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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 03-02 CC MINBook 75/Page 49 03/02/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 2, 1993 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: Dalla, 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 Vice Mayor Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 23. 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamation be read in its' entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming March 7-13, 1993 to be: "HIGH TECHNOLOGY WEEK" was read in full by Mayor Waters, who then presented the proclamation to Michele Nash -Hoff, representing the High Technology Council. Ms. Nash -Hoff accepted the Proclamation on behalf of her organization, explained its' purpose and provided an invitation to the Council to attend the High -Technology Summit (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 4:07 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the council Chambers at 4:08. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-25 through 93- 28). NOTE: Councilman Morrison requested that Item No. 4 (Resolution No. 93-28) be pulled. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, for approval (except for Item No. 4 (Resolution No. 93-28). Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 50 03/02/93 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) CONTRACT 1. Resolution No. 93-25. 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 ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS CURBS, SIDEWALKS, PAVEMENTS, DRAINAGE AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN NATIONAL CITY. (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 92-6)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM/GENERAL PLAN/ZONING/LAND USE PLAN 2. Resolution No. 93-26. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LCP, LAND USE PLAN, AND TO THE COMBINED GENERAL PLAN/ZONING MAP FROM OS -CZ (OPEN SPACE -COASTAL ZONE) TO CH -CZ (HEAVY COMMERCIAL - COASTAL ZONE) FOR AREA SOUTH OF RT. 54, WEST OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, AND NORTH OF 35TH STREET. APPLICANT: DAVID WILES. CASE FILE NOS. LCP-1993-1, GP-1992-7, ZC-1993-1." ACTION: Adopted. See above. SWEETWATER HEIGHTS PARK 3. Resolution No. 93-27. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING A GIFT OF FUNDS DEDICATED TO A PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING SAID PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A FENCE FOR SWEETWATER HEIGHTS PARK." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CDC/HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS 4. Resolution No. 93-28. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 1993." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 93-28. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Resolution be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 93-29. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING EMPLOYMENT OF OFF -DUTY AND RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS AS PLAZA BONITA SECURITY OFFICERS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A HOLD HARMLESS, RELEASE AND INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH CENTERMARK PROPERTIES OF BONITA, INC." Book 75/Page 51 03/02/93 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) CONTRACT TESTIMONY: Jim Braun, Regional Director of Center Management, owner of Centermark Properties of Bonita, thanked Council for their support, requested support of a storefront substation to be located at the center and a Community Liaison Officer. Robert Sanchez, General Manager, Plaza Bonita, and employee of Centermark Properties commended the National City Police for their support. General discussion ensued. NOTE: The consensus of Council was to have Staff do a study of the establishment of substations/storefronts in other centers, and bring the results back to Council. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, for approval of Resolution No. 93-29. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 1993 6. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE LCP AND REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM OS - CZ (OPEN SPACE -COASTAL ZONE) TO CH -CZ (HEAVY COMMERCIAL - COASTAL ZONE) SOUTH OF THE RT. 54 FREEWAY, WEST OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF 35TH STREET. APPLICANT: DAVID WILES. CASE FILE NOS. LCP-1993-1, GP-1992-7, ZC-1993-1." WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY92-93 7. SUBJECT: Request for donation from the Sweetwater High School Baseball team to help support the 1993 Baseball Program. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of a $250 donation. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 34. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $217,023.60 (Warrant Nos. 125131 through 125216 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $431,745.08. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the demands be ratified and the payroll certified. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Book 75/Page 52 03/02/93 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE 9. SUBJECT: Appointment of General Plan Advisory Committee Members. Mayor Waters recommended the appointment of Alex Torres, 1931 Wilson Avenue, National City; Walter A. Popelar, 908 E. 15th Street, National City; and possibly Rip Reopelle. Councilman Inzunza recommended Laura Charles, 814 Ethel Place, National City, and John Aguilera, 921 Hoover Avenue, National City. Councilwoman Zarate recommended Kathleen Van Arum, 1825 I Avenue, National City, and Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City. Council Morrison recommended Ted Muehleisen, 715 Rachael Avenue, National City, and Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 S. Euclid Avenue, National City. Councilman Dalla recommended Ron Maze, 3401 Eleanor Place, National City, and Jess Van Deventer, 1706 Prospect Street, National City. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla in favor of the appointments. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1993 10. SUBJECT: Consider modifying the existing procedures for distributing the minutes of the Traffic Safety Committee meetings. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the modified procedure. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza in favor of the modified procedures. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 11. SUBJECT: Request to enter antique fire engine in the Maytime Band Review. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the request as submitted. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE REMOVALS 1993 12. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals and Replacements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the following: Fulgencio M. Reguindin, 926 E. 4th Street, National City. Request removal of two trees due to cracked and lifted sidewalk; approved removal on east end of parkway due to damaged sidewalk, removal on west side denied due to lack of significant damage. Bill & Judy Bender, 2635 K Avenue, National City. Request removal of two trees due to damage to curb and sewer pipes; denied because two trees located on private property may be cause of roots intruding into sewer line. NOTE: Vice Mayor Dalla stated that he would be abstaining on the K Avenue removal due to the close proximity to his residence. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. See note above. Book 75/Page 53 03/02/93 CLAIM 13. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Beatriz Soriano. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Motioned by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza to deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza made inquiry as to the status of the resurfacing on Sweetwater Road and Plaza Boulevard, and requested consideration of a change to an in-house graffiti program. He also commented on President Clinton's address on youth/community service, and suggested that it be looked into on a local level. Councilman Inzunza also requested Staff check with Congressman Filner on the whereabouts of President Clinton's picture for the Council Chambers. Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry of Councilman Morrison as to the status of his picture for the lobby. Councilman Morrison stated that he rode along with the Graffiti Prevention Systems today from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. He gave a brief overview, and will provide Council with a written report. He also made a request for a Staff report regarding taxi license issuance procedures. W. R. Benson, 1325 Carol Place, National City, speaking on behalf of Red Cab of San Diego, requested assistance on taxi license issuance. Councilman Morrison commented on San Diego City Council's consideration for their appointments for Port Commission; their goal seems to be to tie up as much of the South Bay as possible, and to develop their bayfront for tourist/commercial revenue. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Pat Barajas, 375 J Street, Chula Vista, expressed concern with graffiti problems and outside phones creating a public nuisance at a business located at 240 E. 18th Street, National City, and commended the City for the support received from various departments. Mr. Barajas also made inquiry as to who to talk to regarding the sign at Sweetwater High School Gail Devers Stadium; he suggested that it be painted on the 30th Street side also. Mr. Barajas was referred to Sweetwater High School Principal Louise Phipps. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, read a letter into the record from La Raza Law Students Association (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) commending the Sister -City Committee's continuing efforts to provide relief to the flood victims, and stating that they had raised $1200 to be donated to the organization. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion on the city graffiti ordinance and the need for enforcement. Paul Laster, 341 W. 16th Street, National City, spoke in support of the Graffiti Prevention contractor and the job they were doing. Book 75/Page 54 03/02/93 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, to adjourn to the City Attorney Workshop/Rules of Order and Council Procedures - March 3. 1993 - 3:30 P.M. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:04 p.m. (5,u_ AA.A/•-c:P-P ap,e-4 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 9, 1993. AYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA 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.