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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 06-04 CC MINBook 78/Page 205 06/04/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 4,1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: 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 Zarate. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 1996 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 the week of May 19-25, 1996 to be: "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to representatives from Hartsons. The Proclamation proclaiming June 14, 1996 to be: "UNITED STATES ARMY DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Col. Charles Nochols, USA Ret. Book 78/Page 206 06/04/96 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C86-17) 1. Resolution No. 96-75. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION PERTAINING TO FEES AT THE GOLF COURSE." (Parks and Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the request. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry and comment on the need for clean up of the hillsides and the removal of an old sign standard. Ricke Crochet, General Manager of American Golf, responded to the comments of Mr. Hernandez and questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 96-75. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) 2. Resolution No. 96-76. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN SUPPORT OF URGENCY LEGISLATION TO PERMIT LOCAL VOTER APPROVAL FOR A ONE -QUARTER SALES TAX FOR LIBRARIES. " (Library) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 96-76. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 207 06/04/96 CONTRACT (C96-17) 3. Resolution No. 96-77. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM ALCO/CASH LEWIS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF COPY MACHINES." (Purchasing) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 96-77. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 4 Resolution No. 96-78. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF VARIOUS UNIFORM CODES PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES AND TO FIRE PREVENTION". (Building and Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council adopt the Resolution and schedule the required Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 96-78, Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C96-18) 5 Resolution No. 96-79. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND MARTIN & DUNN, INCORPORATED TO PROVIDE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEW NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT FACILITY." (National City Transit) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve the Resolution. Book 78/Page 208 06/04/96 CONTRACT (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 96-79. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinances be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 6. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 2 (A), 3 (A), 4 (A), AND 5 (A) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1866 AND SECTIONS 18.14.520 (A), 18.16.420 (A), 18.18.320 (A), AND 18.20.180 (A) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR SATELLITE TELEVISION ANTENNAS." (Building & Safety) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 7. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REPEALING SUBSECTIONS (C), (D) AND (E) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1503 AND SUBSECTIONS (C), (D) AND (E) OF SECTION 18.46.040 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SWIMMING POOL FENCING." (Building & Safety) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 8. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1834 AND SECTIONS 15.04.010 AND 15.04.060, AND ADDING SECTION 15.04.080 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) Book 78/Page 209 06/04/96 MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING VOLUMES 1, 11, AND 111 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1994 EDITION, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AND ADOPTING APPENDIX CHAPTERS 9, 10, 12 (DIVISION IIA), 15 AND 31 (DIVISION III); PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 93-2046 AND CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 10. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1994 EDITION, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 93-2050 AND CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 11. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1994 EDITION, ADOPTING APPENDIX A, B AND C OF SAID CODE AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 93-2048 AND CHAPTER 15.14 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 12. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 6 AND SECTIONS 701.2 AND 701.3 OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1994 EDITION, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 93-2049 AND CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) Book 78/Page 210 06/04/96 MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 13. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1994 EDITION, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATION OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 93-2047 AND SECTION 15.20 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 14. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1994 EDITION, AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.22 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 15. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1993 EDITION, AND THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1993 EDITION, AS AMENDED, ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS, RULES AND STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND MATERIALS WITHIN THE CITY AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 93-2051 AND CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) Book 78/Page 211 06/04/96 MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 16. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE 1994 EDITION; VOLUMES I AND II, APPENDICES THERETO, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR EXPLOSION, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATIONS; AND ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 93-2053 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 17. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #48. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $835,452.81 (Warrant Nos. 138976 through 139038 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $391,396.90. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. 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. COMMUNITY PROMOTION (1020-1-3) 18. SUBJECT: Request to use fire engine for San Diego Burn Institute Benefit at Jack Murphy Stadium. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the request as submitted. Book 78/Page 212 06/04/96 COMMUNITY PROMOTION (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE (101-2-2) 19. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the minutes be approved. TESTIMONY: Dave Sheldon, Assistant Director, Community Development Commission, responded to questions and comments of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. REVENUE & TAXATION ADMIN (205-2-1) 20. SUBJECT: Appeal of Transient Occupancy Tax by the Radisson Suites/Holiday Inn. (Revenue & Recovery) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the appeal be referred to the City Treasurer. TESTIMONY: George Hood, City Treasurer, 1521 E. 22nd Street, National City, recommended the appeal be denied and suggested revisions to clarify the existing code be made. Cheryl Cox, Cox & Associates, 3130 Bonita Road #200, Bonita, representing the hotel owners, spoke in favor of the appeal. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the appeal including the direction to staff to bring back clarification to the ordinance regarding bartering and that a tax lien would run with the property not the owner if not paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate. Nays: Waters. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. Book 78/Page 213 06/04/96 CLAIM (501-1-115) 21. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Marcos Alcantara RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to deny and refer the claim to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF City Engineer Myers stated that CalTrans had notified him that the contract had been awarded for the installation of the Plaza Bonita Center Way signs. MAYOR Mayor Waters reminded all present that Sunday June 9, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. was the date and time for the Philippine Independence Day Parade; stated he had received a letter from the City of Chula Vista in response to his letter pertaining to the 4th Avenue and Bisbane intersection control; advised that the Sweetwater Authority Board had approved $6 million for National City to upgrade their water pressure; complimented the Council and Staff on their recent retreat and the value that had come out of it; and then spoke of the reporting being done by the Union Tribune. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Zarate expressed her pleasure in the outcome of the Council retreat and invited another Council Member to attend a meeting with her Friday, June 7 1996 at 3:30 p.m. with State Senator Peace regarding Prop. 172. Book 78/Page 214 06/04/96 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Councilman Beauchamp echoed the benefit from the Council retreat; thanked the City Manager for his choice of a facilitator; stated that MTDB, being concerned with budget deficits, was looking at a 5-year budget and suggested Council consider looking at a "projection" for the next 2 years to anticipate changes in funding; invited all present to attend the opening of the Old Town Transit Center on June 13, 1996 at 11:30 -12:45; requested Council participation at the end of June in the distribution of new transit schedules at the 24th Street Trolley Station; requested consideration on a future agenda of a resolution thanking Senator Boxer for her legislation for construction funding for the SDA&E Rail line and requested consideration for a letter encouraging Congressman Hunter to support the issue. Councilman Morrison thanked staff for their help in putting the retreat together, which he too felt was very positive, and then requested clarification on the August 4, 1996 Symphony date. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City spoke regarding a map he had previously presented the City containing locations in need of cleaning; expressed his views on "teamwork" which was needed throughout the city; spoke regarding the Paradise Creek problems and accumulation of trash in the channel open space and stated his understanding that any increase in TOT required a 2/3 vote of the people for approval. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the next Regular Council Meeting - June 11, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:20 p.m. 1)6/U., a\A/N CITY CLERK Book 78/Page 215 06/04/96 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 11, 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.