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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 05-04 CC MINBook 75/Page 102 05/04/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 4, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:05 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 Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 27. 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming Thursday, May 6, 1993 to be "NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Reverend Nichols, who invited everyone to a service to be held in front of City Hall at 12:15 on Thursday, May 6, 1993. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 2 through May 8, 1993 to be "ADULT EDUCATION WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Sweetwater Adult School Principal Elizabeth Lebron. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to recognize Max, a former National City Police dog who passed away Thursday, April 22, 1993. - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Dalla. Vice Mayor Dalla introduced Aileane Roberts, 845 East 13th Street, National City, who explained her interest in being appointed to the Housing & Community Development Committee or any other Board or Commission that Council feels she is suited for. Book 75/Page 103 05/04/93 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS (continued) HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Dorine M. Ross be reappointed to the Housing & Community Development Committee for another term. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Dalla turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-54 through 93- 57). NOTE: Councilman Morrison requested that Item No. 1 be pulled. A Citizen request was submitted requesting Item Nos. 3 and 4 be pulled. Mayor Waters requested that the Consent Calendar be heard on an individual basis by title only. CONTRACT 1. Resolution No. 93-54. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF FOUR POLICE BLACK AND WHITE UNITS FROM PRESTIGE FORD." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the lease agreement, and the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute any other required documents. ACTION: Motion by Morrison to hold this item over for at least one week to give time for the Purchasing Agent to confer with Colonial Ford to see what they can do and if we can get something reasonable. Motion died for lack of a second. TESTIMONY: Purchasing Agent Hodges requested the City Attorney clarify for the Council, the legal aspects involved. City Attorney Eiser explained that negotiations cannot be entered into after the bid process has been followed - this avoids potential collusion/impropriety challenges and litigation. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to reject the bid. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Waters. Nays: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, for approval of Resolution No. 93- 54. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate. Nays: Morrison, Waters. Book 75/Page 104 05/04/93 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 93-55. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A BASE MAP SUBLICENSING AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO DATA PROCESSING CORPORATION." ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-55. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC STREET MARKINGS ADMIN PARKING ADMIN JAN-DEC 1993 3. Resolution No. 93-56. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TWO-WAY TRAFFIC AND PARALLEL PARKING ON "A" AVENUE BETWEEN 12TH STREET AND 14TH STREET." TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council, and spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Della, seconded by Zarate, for the adoption of Resolution No. 93-56. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN JAN-DEC 1993 TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN 1993 4. Resolution No. 93-57. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A RED CURB AT 1700 AND 1736 PLAZA BOULEVARD, AND THE INSTALLATION OF "NO STOPPING OR STANDING" AND "RIGHT TURN ONLY" SIGNS AT 1736 PLAZA BOULEVARD." TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion neither for nor against the item and made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Della, in favor of Resolution No. 93-57. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Della, seconded by Waters, the Resolution be approved by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 93-58. 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." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval effective May 5, 1993. TESTIMONY: Tom Frost, Regional Director, American Golf Corporation, answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Waters, for approval of Resolution No. 93-58. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 105 05/04/93 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Dalia, 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, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE CENTERS." NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 43. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $379,008.96 (Warrant Nos. 125878 through 125992 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1993 8. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash & Investment Report as of March 31, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 9. SUBJECT: Request for Temporary Use Permit - National City Lions Club Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to the conditions of approval for last year's event (No alcohol to be sold, fireworks to start no later than 9:00 p.m., ticket sales and food booths to close at 11:00 p.m., permitted carnival rides to close at 12:00 p.m., food booths and carnival areas to be fenced), compliance with the conditions of other City departments including reimbursement to the Police Department for costs incurred in conjunction with the event and grant a waiver of only the Temporary Use Permit processing fee. NOTE: Consensus of the Council was to have the Lions Club provide the previously requested 1991 and 1992 final accounting, complete with details; i.e.: receipts of carnival rides, booth rentals (policy/profits), alcohol sales, contributions to local agencies, etc. TESTIMONY: Bing Bersamina, 2312 F Avenue, National City, spoke in support of their request and expressed his opinion on Staff's recommendation on the fence and beer garden. Book 75/Page 106 05/04/93 NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (continued) TESTIMONY: Walter Wisniewski, 1919 Grove Street, National City, spoke in support of the request, expressed his opinion on Staff's recommendation on the fence and beer garden, requested consideration for remaining open to midnight on Friday, having a nonalcoholic beer garden, and police reserves vs. officers and answered questions of the Council. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the request and expressed his opinion on the event. George Hood, 1521 E. 22nd Street, National City, Treasurer of the Lions Club, answered questions of the Council with regards to their request for detailed financial reports. Councilman Morrison left the Council Chambers at 6:13 p.m. Councilman Morrison returned to the Council Chambers at 6:16 p.m. Councilwoman Zarate left the Council Chambers at 6:25 p.m. Councilwoman Zarate returned to the Council Chambers at 6:28 p.m. TESTIMONY: Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the fence. Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the fence, and in support of the beer booth. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the fence and in support of the beer booth. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to lay this item over for one week and look into fencing acquisition. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called on Mr. Rogers, 2337 E. 13th Street, National City, who expressed concern with sewer fees and their impact on his two houses which are on one piece of property with one water meter. He occupies one house, the other one is vacant. Consensus of the Council was to have Staff review this issue and bring back a report on the May 18th, 1993 Agenda with possible criteria for granting waivers which would be added to the City Ordinance along with a report on Mr. Rogers current sewer billing status. Mayor Waters declared a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 6:57 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 7:10 p.m. Book 75/Page 107 05/04/93 NEW BUSINESS (continued) AREA DEVELOPMENT 10. SUBJECT: Draft letter to Port District regarding notice for the National City Marina and Port Master Plan Amendment. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council direct that the attached letter be sent to the Port District. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the draft letter to the Port be sent. Carried by unanimous vote. SEWER METRO SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MGMT/SAD 11. SUBJECT: Authorization to pay San Diego (METRO) assessment for San Diego Wastewater Management District Operations. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council approve the payment of the invoice. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL WORKSHOP NOTICES/ADMIN WASTEWATER/SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 12. SUBJECT: Setting May 12, 1993, for a City Council Workshop on sewer funding. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council set the Workshop on Sewer Funding for May 12, 1993 at 3:00 p.m. NOTE: Councilwoman Zarate requested that she be allowed to give a briefing on the Solid Waste Management Program. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of setting the Workshop for May 12. 1993 at 4:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza stated that the Maytime Band Review was excellent. Councilman Morrison concurred, and added that he had received numerous comments from the neighborhood where the bands stage, stating that this was the most polite group of students and people ever. Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry of staff regarding the participant who was injured during the parade; Louise Martin stated that she had been informed that the young lady had sprained her ankle but was doing fine. Book 75/Page 108 05/04/93 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke regarding the outstanding Maytime Band review; and stated that she would be requesting the Chamber of Commerce write a letter to the La Mesa Police Department commending one of their police officers who spent so much time with the children. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, spoke regarding removal of parked cars he had complained about throughout the neighborhood, graffiti on National City Middle School, and National School District employees parking in the two-hour street parking area in front of the school for the entire day. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION WITH DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6. CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) - NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza in favor of holding the Closed Sessions under Government Code Sections 54957.6 and 54956.9(A). Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. _ Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 8:36 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison to adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - May 11, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza. The meeting closed at 8:37 p.m. CITY CLERK Book 75/Page 109 05/04/93 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 11, 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.