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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 02-06 CC MINBook 78/Page 31 02/06/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 6,1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:01 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 Rev. Ken Nichols of the Southport Christian Center. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 1996 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters requested a deviation from the agenda to allow for a brief verbal presentation by Sweetwater Authority General Manager Dick Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds provided an update on projects in the works and requested Council support of the System 25 Reservoir alternative which was chosen by Sweetwater Authority. SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY ADMIN (907-1-7) Report from the County Water Authority - Frank Chenelle Book 78/Page 32 02/06/96 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 96-16 through 96-18). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, the Consent Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C89-12) 1. Resolution No. 96-16. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION X OF RESOLUTION NO. 94-27 PERTAINING TO POLICIES FOR THE SELECTION AND DESIGNATION OF TOW CAR SERVICES AS REQUESTED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C89-12) 2. Resolution No. 96-17. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS FOR TOWING SERVICES WITH MOYNIHAN'S TOWING AND A TO Z ENTERPRISES, INC." ACTION: Adopted. See above. ZONE VARIANCES 1995 (409-1-19) 3. Resolution No. 96-18. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW CREATION OF ONE PARCEL WITH ACCESS VIA AN EASEMENT AT 2123 RACHEL AVENUE. (APPLICANT: OSCAR IDANO CASE FILE NO. Z-1995-4)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. r Book 78/Page 33 02/06/96 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) DESIGN GUIDELINES ADMIN (405-7-1) 4. Resolution No. 96-19. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY DESIGN GUIDELINES REGARDING SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR RECYCLING COLLECTION FACILITIES." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council adopt the attached Resolution to amend the Design Guidelines as recommended by the Planning Commission. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 96-19. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C96-7) 5. Resolution No. 96-20. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ROOFING COMPANY, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ROOFING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE RE -ROOFING OF A PORTION OF CASA DE SALUD (PUBLIC WORKS' SPECIFICATION PW30154895)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council adopt the Resolution awarding the contract to Commercial & Industrial Roofing Company, Inc. for $18,785.00. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 96-20. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 34 02/06/96 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (continued) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 6. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 1.40 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CLAIMS FOR MONEY, DAMAGES OR REFUNDS OF MONEY." WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS S D COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY ADMIN 1996 (907-1-7) 7. SUBJECT: Letter from Olivenhain Municipal Water District requesting specific Emergency Water Storage Project EIR/EIS. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the System 25 as presented by Sweetwater Authority. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to bring the item back onto the Agenda for a re -vote. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Zarate, second by Inzunza, in favor of the System, 25 as presented by Sweetwater Authority. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #30. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $183,761.60. (Warrant Nos. 137388 through 137445 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $417,527.06. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, 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. Book 78/Page 35 02/06/96 WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #31. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $267,089.69. (Warrant Nos. 137447 through 137551 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, 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. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1995 (204-1-10) 10. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of December 31, 1995. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept and file the Report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the. report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE ORG ADMIN (101-2-2) 11. SUBJECT: Street Tree Minutes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the minutes. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, accept and file the Minutes. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 36 02/06/96 SANDAG/SD&AE RAILWAY (105-3-8) 12. SUBJECT: Status Report on SD&AE Railway activities. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested City Council direction. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to support the joint use of existing Burlington Northern Santa Fe facilities and to discourage new tracks adjacent to the Marina. With regard to Desert Line improvements, Council preference is for Modern Service level (more costly but can serve double stack containers, etc.) as opposed to Basic Service (easier to accomplish initially but would result in service disruptions later). STREET VACATION (902-30-1) 13. SUBJECT: Report on petition for street vacation of the easterly end of 12th Street, east of McKinley Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council initiate proceeding for the vacation of the easterly end of 12th Street, east of McKinley Avenue. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1996 (203-1-12) 14. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center by the Chamber of Commerce for Sundowner/Trade Show and waiver of fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that in view of nature of event and sponsorship, that Council waiver fees. TESTIMONY: Mary Alice Taliak, Executive Director of the National City Chamber of Commerce, 711 "A" Avenue, National City, responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 37 02/06/96 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1996 (203-1-12) 15. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center by Rotary as a fund raiser, and serving of alcohol. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested a Council decision on permission to serve alcohol. TESTIMONY: Georgiana Uda, representing the Rotary Club of National City, 1635 Sweetwater Road, National City, responded to questions of the Council. America Castro Dpnatto, Branch Manager of the Social Security Office of National City, representing the Rotary Club of National City, provided additional information. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staffs recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Abstaining: None. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1996 (203-1-12) 16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee Picnic and Barbecue. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, grant the request for waiver of the $345.00 processing fee, and require that the event sponsor reimburse the City for the $260.00 in unbudgeted expenses to the Parks and Recreation Department. TESTIMONY: Luis Natividad, 1418 Meadow Drive, National City, representing the Latino Coalition under the auspices of MAAC Project, responded to questions of the Council. Yvonne Aguilar, 2422 E. l3th St., National City, was present to answer questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of staffs recommendation, the music to end at 9:00 p.m. and the group to be out of the park by 9:30 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Ir Book 78/Page 38 02/06/96 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters had the Chief of Police provide an update on the apprehension of the people who let the air out of the tires of two Councilmen and all of the City vehicles located behind City Hall; read into the record a letter signed by 102 residents of Morgan & Kimball Towers to the property managers thanking them for the beautiful job done on re- decorating of the buildings (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk); read into the record a letter sent to the Chief of Police commending National City Police Officer Bull for his courtesy at an accident site (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk); read into the record a letter from the Tenwoldes' thanking the Mayor and Council for the improvements along 30th through 31 st Streets and "D" Avenue by the Swap Meet (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk); and provided a verbal update on Mr. Perez and his activities in National City. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza provided a brief verbal update on the status of the Bayshore Bikeway and suggested Council approach SANDAG to create a cul-de-sac/look out point pending the continuance of the path upon development of the Marina site. Councilman Morrison suggested the Fee Committee consider the implementation of a vehicle impound fee as other cities in the county have taken such action. Councilman Beauchamp made inquiry as to whether a date had been set for the workshop on the City Manager and advised that the groundbreaking for the new Sweetwater Union High School District Adult Education Facility had been set for Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. Book 78/Page 39 02/06/96 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ivan Bodge, 2210 E. 22nd Street, National City, provided an update on his actions to get the bridge across Highway 805 closed during the evening hours. He stated that Caltrans had committed to providing gates at their expense and that the Parks & Recreation Department Director stated he could have them opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 3:00 p.m. if directed to do so by the Mayor and Council. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - February 13, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:09 p.m. (AETAL CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 13, 1996. 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.