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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 04-06 CC MINBook 75/Page 78 04/06/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 6, 1993 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: 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. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to state that Ernie Mellor of Berge Roberts Mortuary, was hospitalized in Northern California for a heart attack, but was doing well. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23. 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Waters requested the Proclamation be pulled as the dates of the event had ready passed. The Proclamation proclaiming April 1st and 2nd, 1993 to be "COMMEND THE NU - WAY YOUTH CENTER." BOARD AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Inzunza requested a layover of the Planning Commission appointments for two weeks. Councilwoman Zarate requested copies of all applications and an interview of Mr. Garcia. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to lay this item over to April 20, 1993. Book 75/Page 79 04/06/93 BOARD AND COMMISSIONS (continued) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EOAC) BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS Mayor Waters recommended that Councilman Ralph Inzunza be reappointed to the Equal Opportunity Advisory Committee to the Board of Port Commissioners. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the recommendation of Mayor Waters. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-41 through 93- 43). NOTE: Vice Mayor Dalla requested Item No. 2, Resolution No. 93-42 be pulled. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Resolutions (except Item No. 2 - Resolution No. 93-42) be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1. Resolution No. 93-41. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR EXPANSION OF A MOBILE HOME PARK AT 999 DIVISION STREET. APPLICANT: LEWIS DORIA. CASE FILE NO. CUP-1991-15." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CIVIL SERVICE RULES -AMENDMENTS 3. Resolution No. 93-43. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE RULE VII--EMPLOYEE EVALUATION REPORTS." ACTION: Adopted. See above. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 1992 2. Resolution No. 93-42. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN 18-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HARBISON AVENUE AND 16TH STREET. APPLICANT: JOHN SIUTA, SILVERGATE BUILDERS, INC. CASE FILE NO. PD-1992-4." NOTE: Vice Mayor Dalla stated that this item continues to distress him and that he was fearful that by the action that is reflected in the resolution the Council basically dooms the residential neighborhood to all of the things that they didn't want when they first started showing up at the meetings. Further, that he would be happy to run to the front of the line and apologize if this turns out not to be the case. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-42. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Book 75/Page 80 04/06/93 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Resolution be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 4. Resolution No. 93-44. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VAN DYKE AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPING PLANS FOR THE RENOVATION OF KIMBALL PARK MINI ZOO." TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-44. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda and called on the newly crowned Miss National City who was present in the audience, to come forward and introduce herself. Melissa Frigillana came to the podium and introduced herself. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 5. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 11 OF ORDINANCE NO. 91-2003, RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE OF ULTRONICS, INC." WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CODE ENFORCEMENT/GRAFFITI ERADICATION 6. SUBJECT: Letter from Councilman Leonard Moore of Chula Vista concerning investing 75% of the City's annual graffiti eradication program funds in "people versus paint" program. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, to refer this item to budget and monitor the proposed program in the interim. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 7. SUBJECT: Letters regarding continuing State proposals to take away City revenues to balance its budget. TESTIMONY: City Attorney Eiser stated that there were two items involved. The first, a request from the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Garden Grove, for support of an initiative to get a Constitutional Amendment that would specify what tax revenue shall be reserved for local governments inclusive of assistance in identifying taxes, assistance with wording, co -proponents, circulation, printing costs, etc. The second, from the Mayor of the City of Alhambra, requesting the city ask the Second Appellate District to accept jurisdiction to hear their case, a legal challenge to the FY92-93 State Budget Legislation. Book 75/Page 81 04/06/93 POLITICAL SUPPORT (continued) ACTION: Item No. 1 - Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to have the Mayor write to the Mayor Pro Tem stating support of the concept and that assistance would be provided to the level allowed by law. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 2 - Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to leave this item alone for now and allow the Community Development Director. Mr. Desrochers. City Attorney Eiser and City Manager McCabe to monitor. Carried by unanimous vote BUDGET FY92-93 8. SUBJECT: Request for donation from the National City National Little League to assist with their 1993 season. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY92-93 9. SUBJECT: Request for donation from "Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods in National City" to produce a magnet with telephone numbers of safety related departments in National City. TESTIMONY: Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke neither for, nor against the item and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of the $250. donation. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 38. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $292,762.85 (Warrant Nos. 125473 through 125535 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $431,692.86. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza the demands be ratified and the payroll certified. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 39. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $192,612.80 (Warrant Nos. 125537 through 125613 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate the demands be ratified. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Book 75/Page 82 04/06/93 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1993 12. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of February 28, 1993.. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. PUBLIC REQUEST 13. SUBJECT: Proposed use of the Casa de Salud by Barragan Boxing Club. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended disapproval of their request. NOTE: Councilman Inzunza requested this item be held over to the May 11, 1993, 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting. Vice Mayor Della requested information from the Director of Parks & Recreation as to similar programs in other cities. Mayor Waters requested information as to current programs being offered at the Casa de Salud. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, to hold this item over to the Council Meeting of May 11. 1993 at 7:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE REMOVALS 14. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the following: Vincent C. Daleo, 524 J Avenue, National City. Request removal of two trees due to broken sidewalk and possible future plumbing problems; denied due to lack of significant damage. S.H.E. Manges Properties, 1213 E Avenue, National City. Request removal of three trees due to interference to pool and spa filter system; denied because request does not meet criteria of Street Tree Policy. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, for approval Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 15. SUBJECT: Request by SANDAG for a City Council resolution of support for AB 713-High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Congestion Pricing Demonstration Project. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. If the City Council wishes to support AB 713, a resolution of support can be brought back to the City Council next week. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. Book 75/Page 83 04/06/93 CLAIM 16. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Mary Soltero. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Zarate, the claim be denied and referred 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 BUDGET FY92-93 17. SUBJECT: Recommended freeze on additional appropriations from Non - Departmental Account 001-409-000-650-9099--Contributions. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the recommended freeze and to decline to accept or fund any additional requests for money under Council Policy #202. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Dalla suggested that at the beginning of the meeting, the Mayor announce the use of Speaker Slips and the procedure for their use. Vice Mayor Dalla also requested clarification from the Public Works Director with regards to the sewer rates of National City being among the lowest in the County. Public Works Director Williams stated that the National City sewer rater were the lowest in the County of San Diego. The Vice Mayor then stated that the visit to Sacramento last week and discussions held with a representative of Governor Wilson's Office, were not encouraging. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City expressed her opinion in opposition to the use of Speaker Slips. Mrs. Martin also expressed concern with a sign located at the ARCO station on the corner of Palm and Plaza Blvd. which blocked the view of vehicles in the right hand lane. She then extended an open invitation to all present, to purchase tickets to the Circus which is coming to National City on April 22nd and is being sponsored by the National City Chamber of Commerce. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry regarding the availability of stickers Vice Mayor Dalla referred to in discussion earlier during the meeting, expressed concerns with a used car dealer on the corner of 16th Street and National City Blvd. storing wrecked cars, and asked whose jurisdiction the 18th and 19th Street underpass was in as the trees hadn't been trimmed nor the property cleaned in some time. Book 75/Page 84 04/06/93 CLOSED SESSION WITH DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54957.6. Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 5:25 p.m.. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Mayor Waters called a recess at 7:08 p.m. Council members left the Council Chambers at 7:08 p.m.. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 7:13 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalia, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - April 13, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:14 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 13, 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.