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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 09-07 CC MINBook 75/Page 217 09/07/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Natibnal City was called to order at 4:02 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 Morrison.;. seconded by Dalla, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 24. 1993 and the Adjourned Meeting of August 31, 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters requested that the Proclamations be heard prior to his Presentations. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of September 17-23, 1993 as "CONSTITUTION WEEK" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. The Proclamation proclaiming September 8, 1993 to be "FREDDY MEDINA & NORMAN LIBSACK DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented copies to each boy. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters presented Freddy Medina and Norman Libsack with gold keys to the City. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-127 through 93-132). NOTE: Councilman Morrison requested that Item No.1 (Resolution No. 93- 127) be pulled. Motion by Dalla, seconded by lnzunza, in favor of Consent Resolutions (except Item No. 1, Resolution No. 93-127). Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 218 09/07/93 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 93-128. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH AUSTIN J. OLIVER AND MARGARET A. OLIVER." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 93-129. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE UNIFORM FARE STRUCTURE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 4. Resolution No. 93-130. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR STORM WATER MONITORING." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 93-131. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO AN OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. BORDER PATROL, SAN DIEGO SECTOR, AND THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING FOR MUTUAL AGENCY COOPERATION IN THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF MULTI -AGENCY COUNTER -DRUG OPERATIONS." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 6. Resolution No. 93-132. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO RELEASE THE PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT SECURITY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT 801 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 1. Resolution No. 93-127. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING FULLER FORD THE LOW BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO FULLER FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1993 MODEL, NEW/UNUSED, FULL-SIZE, 1-TON CAB & CHASSIS WITH STAKE BED." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 219 09/07/93 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 8. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $305,197.30 (Warrant Nos. 127295 through 127363 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $392,944.86. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 9. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $129,216.03 (Warrant Nos. 127365 through 127415 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of ratification of the Warrants. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1993 9. SUBJECT: Waiver of fees for Use of National City Community Center by National School District. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended imposition of all fees; if fees are to be waived, that City out-of-pocket costs for custodial of $33.51 not be waived; approval to be conditional upon receipt of certificate of insurance including city as additional insured. TESTIMONY: Katie Filzenger, 1503 Law Street, San Diego, representing the National School District, spoke in favor of their request. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of approval, with a waiver of fees except for custodial fees. Carried by unanimous vote. EL TOYON PARK ADMIN 10. SUBJECT: El Toyon Park Gates. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the gates be closed at 3 p.m. every day, and that Public Works post signs with the hours. TESTIMONY: None ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE REMOVALS 1993 11. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the following: 12th Street at "B" Avenue - Tom Morrow, CDC Assistant Director, requested removal of two palm trees and two pine trees because they block visibility for cars exiting the National City Community Center. Committee denied request; and recommended this safety problem be referred to the Traffic & Safety Committee. Book 75/Page 220 09/07/93 STREET TREE REMOVALS 1993 (continued) 12th Street Median Pine Trees - Jim Ruiz, Parks and Recreation Director, requested removal of 16 pine trees with Queen palms because of safety problem. Committee denied request, recommended removal and replacement of diseased pine on the third center island only. On the 12th Street trees, staff recommended removal and replacement of all pines with 24" box queen palms to be provided by CDC City Beautification program. Staff believes safety to be a real problem on 12th. Recommended approval of other Committee recommendations. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Street Tree Committee recommendation not to remove the trees. Amended motion by Dalla, for approval of Staff's requests and recommendations on this item. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, to allow removal of the pines only and replace with 24" box Queen palms. Councilman Inzunza and Mayor Waters, retracted their original motion, Motion by Dalla, in favor of Staff's recommendation to remove the pines and replace with 24" box Queen palms. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate. Nays: Morrison, Waters. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, to agree with Staff and Street Tree and Parkway Committee recommendations not to remove the two palms trees at 12th Street at "B" Avenue. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF Building and Safety Director Bouse stated that an application for a Temporary Use Permit had been received from the Chamber of Commerce for the "Taste of National City" City promotion activity to be held on September 15, 1993 at Heritage Park; Staff recommended approval of the TUP along with a waiver of fees. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, to bring this item onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the Agenda was posted. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza for approval of Staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that the new "Hometown Buffet" would be opening in mid - October. They will occupy 10,000 square feet, and will hire 70-80 employees. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison requested that the City Attorney provide a report on the feasibility of: local resident preference in hiring practices; a volunteer Code Enforcement Program (with Commission members and Council) enforcing code violations and issuing citations; and having the incoming access shut down on pay phones throughout the City. Book 75/Page 221 09/07/93 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alex McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry as to the property sold on "A" Avenue, and the relocation; he requested that Council expedite the process. Staff will place a report on next week's Agenda. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, addressed the Council on the topic that Mr. McLintock had raised and stated that the current occupants were not Section 8. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957. City Attorney Eiser recommended that the Council be recessed until after 5 p.m. to allow personnel to attend. Mayor Waters declared a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 4:55 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:16 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54957. Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 6:17 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPEALS City Attorney Eiser read into the record the title of Resolution No. 93-133. Resolution No. 93-133. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF WILLIAM RUDERSHAUSEN." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to bring the Resolution onto the Agenda by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, Seconded by Dalla, for approval of Resolution No. 93-133. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 222 09/07/93 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - September 14, 1993 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:05 p.m. CITY CLERK r The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 14, 1993. At %� 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.