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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 08-03 CC MIN1 • Book 75/Page 190 08/03/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 3, 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 Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 27, 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT: Presentation by Chula Vista Councilman Fox regarding proposal from Chula Vista on the Border Environmental Commerce Zone. NOTE: Mayor Waters stated that Councilman Fox was unable to attend the meeting, and requested an extension to the next City Council meeting. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to read into the record his response to the Recall proponents, which he then filed with the City Clerk. - CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-110 through 93- 118). NOTE: Councilman Inzunza pulled Item Nos. 2 & 3 (Resolution Nos. 93-111 & 93-112) and Councilman Morrison pulled Item Nos. 1 & 5 (Resolution Nos. 93-110 and 93-114). Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Consent Resolutions except Item Nos. 1, 2. 3 & 5 (Resolution No. 93-110, 93-111, 93-112 and 93-114). Carried by unanimous vote. STREET VACATION 4. Resolution No. 93-113. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF EUCLID AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 410 FEET SOUTH OF 20TH STREET. CASE FILE NO. SC-1993-1." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 75/Page 191 08/03/93 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) SEWER CAPACITY/FEES ADMIN 6. (A). Resolution No. 93-115. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE FROM PAYMENT OF SEWER SERVICE FEES FOR PROPERTY AT 1133 "C" AVENUE." ACTION: Adopted. See above. (B). Resolution No. 93-116. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE FROM PAYMENT OF SEWER SERVICE FEES FOR PROPERTY AT 525 "M" AVENUE." ACTION: Adopted. See above. SOLID WASTE ADMIN - 7. Resolution No. 93-117. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE SITE IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPOSTING FACILITY AT BROWN FIELD, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE ORGANIC RECYCLING WEST PROPOSAL." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 8. Resolution No. 93-118. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT, 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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 1993 1. Resolution No. 93-110. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY MAKING FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO A MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Resolution No. 93-110. Carried by unanimous vote. ANNEXATIONS/REORGANIZATIONS PROSPECT STREET ADMIN 2. Resolution No. 93-111. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING THE "PROSPECT STREET REORGANIZATION" (LAFCO REFERENCE NO. R093-5, CITY CASE NO. AN- 1993-1)." ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-111. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Daila, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Inzunza. Book 75/Page 192 08/03/93 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) ANNEXATIONS/REORGANIZATIONS INIGUEZ REORGANIZATION 3. Resolution No. 93-112. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING THE "INIGUEZ REORGANIZATION" (LAFCO REFERENCE NO. R092-11, CITY CASE NO. AN-1992-2)." TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-112. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Inzunza. CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 93-114. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SECOND POLICE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER TO WORK IN THE DISTRICT'S SCHOOLS WITHIN NATIONAL CITY." ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-114. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CODE ENFORCEMENT/GRAFFITI ERADICATION 9. SUBJECT: F.Y. 93-94 Graffiti Abatement Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council adopt recommendations 1-5 in the report attached to the agenda. TESTIMONY: Building and Safety Department Director Michael Bouse noted that Cozine's Grocery made a $30.00 donation to the graffiti removal program. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff's recommendation with amendment to Item No. 1. in lieu of availability of donations. and under Item No. 5. the City Graffiti Committee to include the City Attorney. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. PURCHASING 10. SUBJECT: ?.Consideration of proposed changes in purchasing procedures. (a) Local preferences in purchasing. (b) Memo from Councilman Morrison regarding City bids for vehicle purchases. General discussion ensued. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, BE City vehicle purchases to be put out to bid without piggybacking. Amended motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, to give Staff direction for the City to go out to bid for all new passenger vehicle and small truck purchases. unless the estimated total cost of doing so is greater than the anticipated financial benefit to the taxpayers of piggybacking. or will result in undesirable time delays. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 193 08/03/93 OLD BUSINESS PURCHASING (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, when the City goes out to bid. consideration would be given to paper bid and the amount of sales tax dollars (1 %) to the city (1 % local preference). Motion died for lack of a second. General discussion ensued. Consensus of the Council was to bring the issue of local preference back on the Agenda in two weeks. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 4. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $121,470.47 (Warrant Nos. 126975 through 127027 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $430,717.71. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the demands be ratified and the payroll confirmed. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FEE SCHEDULE LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN 12. SUBJECT: Report on pool fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be referred to the fee committee for review and recommendation. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, to refer the report to the Fee Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 13. SUBJECT: Request to display antique fire truck in the National City Automobile Heritage Days. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the request be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. The Closed Sessions were heard at this time. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a): CHILDS v. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. CLOSED SESSION WITH CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6.- Book 75/Page 194 08/03/93 CLOSED SESSION (continued) ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded Morrison, in favor of holding the Closed Sessions under Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54957.6. Carried by unanimous vote. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 5:49 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. NEW BUSINESS (continued) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1993 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Califormula Radio Group Fiestas Patrias Celebration. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Temporary Use Permit be approved subject to the recommended conditions contained in Attachment A to the Agenda NOTE: Building & Safety Director Bouse stated on his report (in Item No. 10) that it had been brought to his attention that the food booths were for commercial vendors, not National City non-profit organizations, and that he would not, therefore, recommend waiving of the fees. TESTIMONY: Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, expressed her opinion on the issue. Mayor Waters left the Council Chambers at 7:17 p.m. Mayor Waters returned to the Council Chambers at 7:19 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, to hold this item over for one week to request a representative of Radio Latina to be present to answer question of the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1993 15. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - La Mesa R.V.Center, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Temporary Use Permit be approved subject to compliance with all conditions and deny the request for a waver of the $345. processing fee. TESTIMONY: Will Moore, representing La Mesa R.V. Center, Inc., answered questions of the City Council and stated that all vehicles sold here would be licensed here, so that the sales tax would come to the City. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. Book 75/Page 195 08/03/93 OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman,Zarate inquired as to who would be present at the lunch on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at Paradise Valley Hospital. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, presented the Council with signs from yard sales. Lori Anne Peoples, representing the Chamber of Commerce, issued an invitation to all in attendance to attend the Chamber of Commerce Auto Heritage Days Event, which begins Saturday, August 7, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. with an Antique Auto Parade and Historic Home Tour, and Sunday in Kimball Park at 10:00 a.m. with the Concours (Car Show). She then presented the Mayor and Council with the Star News insert and complimentary passes to the event. The Closed Sessions were heard earlier, after Item No. 13. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a): CHILDS v. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. CLOSED SESSION WITH CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6.- ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza,'seconded by Dalla, to adjourn to the next Regular ity Council Meeting - August 10, 1993 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:43 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 17, 1993. 4tA MJ°IYOR 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.