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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 07-13 CC MINBook 75/Page 166 07/13/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 13, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 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 Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 22. 1993 and the Minutes of the Adjourned Finance Committee Meeting of June 24, 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. A proclamation commending "PROJECT COMPASSION" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters, who then gave it the the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. Item No. 18 was heard at this time. SEWER CAPACITY/FEES ADMIN 18. SUBJECT: Letter from Mr. Terrell Rogers requesting clarification of Amendment A 8 of Section 14 04 030 of the National City Municipal Code relating to suspending sewer service fees for vacant single-family housing. TESTIMONY: Mr. Terrell Rogers, 2337 E. 13th Street, National City, made inquiry of the Council ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to file the letter from Mr. Rogers. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS STREET NAMES 1993 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Request to change the name of National City Boulevard to Mile of Cars Boulevard. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the public hearing be rescheduled to the July 20th City Council meeting. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to continue the Public Hearing to July 27. 1993 at 7 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-87 through 93- 95). NOTE: Item Nos. 2, 6 and 10 (Resolution Nos. 93-87, 93-91 and 93-95 were pulled by members of the public and Council. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Resolutions (except Resolution Nos. 93-87, 93-91 and 93-95). Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 167 07/13/93 STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 3. Resolution No. 93-88. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING A PIECE OF CITY -OWNED PARCEL AT 1603 E. 16TH STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES AND NAMING IT AS EUCLID AVENUE AND 16TH STREET. (A.P.N. 558-180-14)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 4. Resolution No. 93-89. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO SHELTER ELECTRICAL ACCESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND GANNETT OUTDOOR CO. INC." ACTION: Adopted. See above. ZONE VARIANCE 1993 5. Resolution No. 93-90. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED EXTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM TEN FEET TO FIVE FEET FOR AN ADDITION TO A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 1605 ORANGE STREET. APPLICANT: RAMONA RODRIGUEZ. CASE FILE NO. Z-1993-2." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 93-92. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR USE BY THE CITY OF COUNTY -PROVIDED COMPUTER SERVICES." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 75/Page 168 07/13/93 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) CONTRACT 8. Resolution No. 93-93. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BY, BETWEEN AND AMONG THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITIES OF THE COUNTY ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM SOLID WASTE COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 9. Resolution No. 93-94. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A JOINT DISPATCHING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN 2. Resolution No. 93-87. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 3350 VALLEY ROAD. (A.P.N. 564-290-62)." TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. _ ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY93-94 6. Resolution No. 93-91. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94." TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke neither for nor against the item. William A. Nosal, 437 J Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the item. Joseph Florentino Sr., 3543 Cagle Street, National City, spoke in support of the item. David Sullivan, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, spoke neither for/nor against the item. Lanny Roark, representing the National City Police Officer's Association, 1200 National City Boulevard, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. Rudy Zamora, 1305 Earle Drive, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. Yolanda Beck, 140 E. 31 st Street, National -City, spoke in opposition to the item. CONSENT CALENDAR BUDGET FY93-94 (continued) Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. Theodore C. Stark, 311 Cagle Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. Ray Duke, 936 C Avenue, National City, spoke neither for nor against the iterw. Julian Villagomez, 1200 National City Boulevard, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, spoke neither for nor against the item. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No93-91. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY CENTER/NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER 10. Resolution No. 93-95. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER." NOTE: Councilman Morrison requested that the Public Hearing on July 27, 1993 include the regulations for usage. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-95. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanims vote. LABOR RELATIONS FIREFIGHTERS ADMIN Book 75/Page 169 07/13/93 11. Resolution No. 93-96. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "AGREEMENT ON MONiTARY ISSUES BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-1994." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the agreement and proposed resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison for the adoption of Resolution No. 93-96. Carried by unanimous vote. GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT 12. Resolution No. 93-97. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO AN OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATING AGENCIES IN THE SAN DIEGO JURISDICTIONS UNIFIED FOR DRUG/GANG ENFORCEMENT (J.U.D.G.E.) PROGRAM." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Chief of Police be authorized to sign the Operation Agreement for the J.U.D.G.E program and support the application for continued grant funding from the State Office of Criminal Justice Planning for FY 93-94. TESTIMONY: None. Book 75/Page 170 07/13/93 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (continued) CONTRACT ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison for the adoption of Resolution No. 93-97. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS - EXZECUTIVE AND MID -MANAGEMENT 13. Resolution No. 93-98. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SETTING THE PAY OF THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY CLERK, CITY TREASURER, AND THE EXECUTIVE AND MID -MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adoption of the proposed resolution. TESTIMONY: Joseph Fiorentino, Sr., 3543 Cagle, National City, spoke neither for/nor against the item. Theodore C. Stark, 3111 Cagle Street, National City, spoke neither for/nor against the item. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, spoke neither for/nor against the item. Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, spoke neither for/nor against the item. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison in favor of Resolution No. 93-98. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS - CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES 14. Resolution No. 93-99. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SETTING THE PAY OF THE CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adoption of the proposed resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 93-99. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS - MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION 15. Resolution No. 93-100. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "AGREEMENT TO IMPACT OF LAYOFF NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND NCMEA/SEIU LOCAL 1926." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the agreement and the proposed resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 93-100. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 171 07/13/93 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ZONING 1993 16. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. CASE FILE NO. A-1993-2." TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed concerns with the wording used on several sections of the proposed ordinance. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1993 17. SUBJECT: Letter from Luis G. Munoz requesting permission to serve liquor and beer during a reception on July 31, 1993 between the hours of 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the PACNC Community Center, 1521 "C" Avenue, National City. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalia, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 18 was heard earlier, after Proclamations. SEWER CAPACITY/FEES ADMIN 18. SUBJECT: Letter from Mr. Terrell Rogers requesting clarification of Amendment A 8 of Section 14 04 030 of the National City Municipal Code relating to suspending sewer service fees for vacant single-family housing. Mayor Waters declared a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 8:38 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 9:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 19. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 51. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $138,033.13 (Warrant Nos. 126556 through 126637 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Book 75/Page 172 07/13/93 NEW BUSINESS (continued) WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 20. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 52. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $221,126.30 (Warrant Nos. 126639 through 126704 inclusive excepting none), and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $426,138.11. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 21. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 1. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $142,099.55 (Warrant Nos. 126706 through 126777 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY92-93 22. SUBJECT: State Controller's Report on the examination of the City's compliance with Section 2105 Maintenance of Effort requirement for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1993 23. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash & Investment Report as of May 31, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. POLITICAL SUPPORT 24. SUBJECT: Proposal from City of Chula Vista regarding a Border Environmental Commerce Zone. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council provide direction on this issue. NOTE: Mayor Waters read into the record a letter received from Chula Vista Councilman Bob Fox requesting a continuance of this item to a later date (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the item be filed. No objection as filed. Book 75/Page 173 07/13/93 STREET TREE REMOVALS 1993 25. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the following: Charles Burris, 1305 "I" Avenue, National City. Request removal of four trees due to diseased trunk; approved four removals due to diseased trees, four replacements required. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by lnzunza in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 26. SUBJECT: Request for use of Fire Engine for San Diego Burn Institute Benefit at Jack Murphy Stadium. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the request as submitted. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY CENTER/NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER 27. SUBJECT: Donation of a Grand Piano for use in the National City Community Center. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept the donation and direct staff to prepare an agreement. ACTION: City Attorney Eiser requested Council lay this item over to the July 27, 1993 meeting at 7 p.m. Consensus of the Council was to lay the item over. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. The following item was heard earlier, under Item #13, Resolution No. 93-98. MAYOR t, PAYROLL ADMIN 28. SUBJECT: Mayor and City Council Compensation Adjustment. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate requested that staff look into the overhead lights that are out at Palm and 8th Street. Councilman Inzunza reported that the County is discussing the closing of a three -acre park in Lincoln Acres and recommended communication encouraging Supervisor Bilbray not to sell the property. Councilman Morrison updated the Council on the first Interim Solid Waste Board Meeting actions. Book 75/Page 174 07/13/93 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the use of City parks property by others without compensation to the City, non -licensed food cart vendors and the shopping cart situation throughout the city. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, declined to speak at this time. Mike Williams, 1844 E Avenue, National City, presented Council with an item that came off of the city street sweeper and could pose a safety hazard. Robert A. Rose, 103 N. Belmont Avenue, National City, was not present. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, declined to speak at this time. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, requested consideration for any extra volunteers for the Christmas in July Program to remove signs throughout the city. Alda West, 315 E. Third Street, National City, made inquiry and expressed her opinion regarding the weeds on the vacant lot at Sweetwater Road and Palm Avenue, swimming lessons at Las Palmas Park, Highland Avenue lowrider problem, and asked how one person can hold five paid committee positions. Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, made comment on the use of Speaker Slips. Mitch Guarano, 410 Harbison Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the revised sewer service ordinance. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - July 20. 1993 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:58 p.m. eLt CITY CLERK p The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 20, 1993. 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.