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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 03-16 CC MINBook 75/Page 61 03/16/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 16, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Dalla. 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 Assistant City Manager Bolint. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 9. 1993 and the Adjourned Meeting of March 3, 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Waters recommended that Ms. Pamela Kitchens -Engel be appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee for a full two-year term, and that Mr. Everett Dickson be appointed to the General Plan Advisory Committee. Vice Mayor Dalla arrived at 4:03 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-31 through 93- 36). NOTE: Vice Mayor Dalla stated that he would be abstaining on Item No. 1 (Resolution No. 93-31); Councilwoman Zarate requested that Item Nos. 2 & 5 (Resolution Nos. 93-32 and 93-35) be pulled. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, for approval by title only (except Item Nos. 2 & 5). Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 62 03/16/93 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) VARIANCE 1993 1. Resolution No. 93-31. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE FOR A 160 SQ. FT. SIGN ON A WALL WITH NO STREET FRONTAGE AT 3007 HIGHLAND AVENUE. APPLICANT: CHAD K. ROGERS. CASE FILE NO. Z- 1992-4." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Abstaining: Dalla. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 93-33. 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 THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD/12TH STREET AND AT CIVIC CENTER DRIVE. (ENGINEERING SPEC. 92-5)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. ABATEMENT WEED 1991-1993 4. Resolution No. 93-34. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 1992 WEED ABATEMENT REPORT AND ACCOUNT." ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET VACATION 6. Resolution No. 93-36. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE PORTION OF WEST 21 ST STREET, BETWEEN NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND ROOSEVELT AVENUE. (CASE FILE NO. SC-1992-1)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. SOLID WASTE/HAZARDOUS 2. Resolution No. 93-32. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUESTING IMMEDIATE ACTION BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC. SUBSTANCE CONTROL TO STABILIZE AND CLEAN UP A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE." NOTE: Mayor Waters stated that he and CDC Director Desrochers met with EPA Officials. Councilwoman Zarate stated that she would abstain from voting on this because she is an acquaintance of a family member involved with the item. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-32. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. Book 75/Page 63 03/16/93 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) COUNCIL POLICY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS/SISTER-CITY COMMITTEE 5. Resolution No. 93-35. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE DEPOSIT AND DISBURSEMENT OF MONIES COLLECTED BY THE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE." NOTE: Councilwoman Zarate requested the City Manager bring a report back to Council addressing solicitation of funds by the Committee. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-35. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Resolution be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 93-37. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF LIEBERT, CASSIDY & FRIERSON TO PROVIDE SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MATTERS." TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-37. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 8. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 4.32.040, 4.32.070, AND 4.32.080 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1100, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 91-2017 AND 92-2038." TESTIMONY: Yair Eldar, General Manager, Radisson Inn, National City, made inquiry of the Council regarding the change in the required reporting period. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance for adoption be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 64 03/16/93 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (continued) ZONING 1993 9. Ordinance No. 93-2055. "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, G-1992-7, ZC- 1993-1." TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS TAXICAB PERMIT ADMIN 10. SUBJECT: Staff Report on issuance of taxi permits.. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: Police Chief Reesor deferred the item to Lt. Carey Sullivan, who was handling the item. Lt. Sullivan gave a brief overview of his memo (attached to the Agenda), which concluded that the contract between the City of National City and the Metropolitan Transit District Board delegates all rights, responsibilities and duties relating to paratransit regulation to MTDB, and answered questions of the Council. W. R. Benson, 1325 Carol Place, National City, speaking on behalf of Red Cab, expressed his opinion on the issue. Gene Hauck, 639 13th Street, San Diego, Director of Marketing for Diamond Cab, expressed his opinion on the issue. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. Item No. 11 was trailed to the end of the Agenda. CONTRACT 11. SUBJECT: Agreement with Centermark Properties of Bonita, Inc. concerning private security guard services at Plaza Bonita Shopping Center. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY92-93 12. SUBJECT: Request for donation from Nicolee Eason Mayhew at Sweetwater High School to help sponsor a trip to Washington D. C. for U. S. History students. TESTIMONY: Nicolee Mayhew, 1049 Angelo Drive, National City, introduced Council to three of the students, explained the Advanced Placement Club's request, and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza in favor of a $250.00 donation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 65 03/16/93 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (continued) BUDGET FY92-93 13. SUBJECT: Request for donation from Stephen D. Bailey at Sweetwater High School to help sponsor their wrestling program. TESTIMONY: Stephen D. Bailey, 4003 Tennyson Street, San Diego Head Wrestling Coach, introduced one of his wrestlers and answered questions of the Council. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, expressed her opinion on and spoke in support of the issue. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the $250.00 request. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION SOLID WASTE/TRASH 14. SUBJECT: Request from Edith Hughes at the Chamber of Commerce to use Euclid Avenue at 24th Street as the trash drop off and loading site between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on May 15, 1993. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 15. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 36. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $697,317.43 (Warrant Nos. 125298 through 125371 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $446,449.74. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1993 16. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash & Investment Report as of January 31, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the the report be accepted and fi led. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 1993 17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Maytime Band Review Parade and Awards Ceremony. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for a waiver of the $345.00 T.U.P. processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 66 03/16/93 NEW BUSINESS (continued) TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 1993 18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Heritage Days Auto Show. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for a waiver of the $345.00 T.U.P. processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION BUDGET FY92-93 19. SUBJECT: Proposal from Star News Regarding Possible City Display Ad in "Visions" Special Section. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council direction regarding proposal to place a display ad. TESTIMONY: Steven Melvin, 835 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, representing the Star News, answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, for approval of a 1/8- page ad. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIM 20. SUBJECT: Claim for damages: Natty Vargas. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to deny the claim and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 5:15 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:28 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Mayor Waters called a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 6:29 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:38 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Book 75/Page 67 03/16/93 Item No. 11 was heard at this time. CONTRACT 11. SUBJECT: Agreement with Centermark Properties of Bonita, Inc. concerning private security guard services at Plaza Bonita Shopping Center. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested direction by the Council. NOTE: Mayor Waters read into the record a letter received from Robert Sanchez, General Manager of Plaza Bonita (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). TESTIMONY: Ben Gillis, Executive Vice President of Centermark Properties, St. Louis, Missouri, responsible for all Centermark Properties, and Robert Sanchez, General Manager of Plaza Bonita, expressed their concerns and answered questions of the Council. Police Chief Reesor answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to direct Staff to prepare an interim agreement and bring back to Council on next week's Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to authorize sufficient resources to provide for a police presence at Plaza Bonita in the next week until a more formal agreement is reached. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Mr. Gillis stated that Plaza Bonita would provide funding for an immediate police presence. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters gave a reminder of the Commissioner's Banquet tomorrow evening. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council regarding the balance of the donation budget. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, made inquiry of the Council as to who takes care of graffiti on the roof of Pic 'N Save and the L Avenue sidewalk, and voiced concerns on street parking on Plaza Boulevard at the California Produce location. Paul Desrochers, Executive Director, CDC, spoke regarding the apartment rehabilitation project on Plaza Boulevard behind the California Produce location and stated they would be addressing the ingress/egress problem. Book 75/Page 68 03/16/93 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - March 23. 1993 - 7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza. The meeting closed at 7:06 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 23, 1993. MAYOR 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.