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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 09-14 CC MIN0 Book 75/Page 223 09/14/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 14, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager, Gerald Bolint, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 7, 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the weeks of September 18 through October 11, 1993 as "COASTWEEKS" and October 2, 1993 to be "COASTAL CLEANUP DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the Assistant City Manager to forward it to the proper people. OLD BUSINESS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REPORTS 1. SUBJECT: Report on Proposal to relocate a duplex from 1908 "A" Avenue to 1837 "A" Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council provide appropriate direction. TESTIMONY: Alex McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke in support of his proposal and requested that he not be required to change the roof or exterior walls other than to bring them up to code. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, that Council put priority handling on this item. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to request Mr. Ball to delay the property vacation long enough for Mr. McLintock to pursue a Planned Development permit. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 224 09/14/93 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REPORTS (continued) TESTIMONY: Cecilia Kirk, 34 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in support of Mr. McLintock's proposal. Item No. 4 was heard at this time. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN 4. SUBJECT: Report regarding use of the Tidelands -Fire Station. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended further Council direction. TESTIMONY: Mayor Waters read a letter dated July 8, 1993, addressed to the City Manager from the Port into the record (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Port Commissioner Van Deventer, 1706 Prospect Street, National City, spoke in support of the proposed project and the shared use by Barragan Boxing and USIAA and answered questions of the Council. Carlo Barragan, Barragan Boxing, 1916 0 Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the project and expressed thanks to all involved for their support. Robert Coons, Executive Director, USIAA, 431 N. Highland Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the project and thanked all for their support. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, to modify the necessary agreements and retain control of the Fire Station for the purpose of the City sub -leasing to a boxing youth organization. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CODE ENFORCEMENT/GRAFFITI ERADICATION 2. SUBJECT: Letter from Graffiti Prevention Systems dated September 7, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the letter be received and filed. TESTIMONY: Ernest Garrett, Graffiti Prevention Systems, 8726 Woodley Avenue, North Hills, Calif., along with his wife Shirley Garrett, made a brief verbal and posterboard presentation and requested reconsideration of their company versus an in-house program. Al Garcia, President of National City Chamber of Commerce, 2164 Hamden Drive, Chula Vista, stated that the Chamber of Commerce would like a delay in Council action to review Mr. Garrett's data. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the communications be filed and to proceed with the Council's original desire. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters declared a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 8:53 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 9:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Book 75/Page 225 09/14/93 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 3. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 10. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $140,786.08 (Warrant Nos. 127417 through 127478 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $376,083.01. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Item No. 4 was heard earlier, after Item No. 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN 4. SUBJECT: Report regarding use of the Tidelands Fire Station. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF Building and Safety Department Director Bouse requested that a Temporary Use Permit request from Ball Oldsmobile be brought onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza in favor of bringing this item onto the Agenda. as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the request and denial of the waiver of fees. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, to approve the TUP with the waiver of fees. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison requested reports from the City Attorney for: outlawing the sale of single cans of beer as enacted by San Diego; the sale of cigarette rolling papers or limiting their sale to establishments that sell loose leaf tobacco; and the legal status of the Dream Crystal store. He requested that the City Manager prepare a report on establishing a team effort (Police Department, Building Department and Planning Department) to eliminate "drug houses" similar to the NETwork (Neighborhood Enforcement Teamwork) program in Oceanside. He requested that the report be included in the re -scheduled Workshop meeting. Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry of Police Chief Reesor regarding problems with motels (poor lighting, doors open, etc.), and where there is a problem area, to look into the notification of owners by letter. Book 75/Page 226 09/14/93 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Carlos Macias, 2132 Prospect Avenue, Apt. #1, National City, expressed personal opinions on gang members' activities in the city and the need to put a "productive handle" on it. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed concerns regarding the drainage ditch in Kimball Park which is in need of cleaning, gates are open with children having access. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, declined to speak at this time. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) CITY OF NATIONAL CITY v. PYREDUCT. Mayor Waters stated that the Closed Session and the Workshop Meeting of September 15, 1993 had been cancelled. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - September 21. 1993 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:50 p.m. OLANAt•JL.,Pci CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 21, 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.