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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 09-28 CC MINo' Book 75/Page 231 09/28/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 28, 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, lnzunza, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Morrison. 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. Councilman Morrison arrived in the Council Chambers at 7:02 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 21. 1993 be approved. NOTE: Councilwoman Zarate stated that she would be abstaining as she was absent at the last meeting. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, lnzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Ms. Meier be reappointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 1995. ACTION: Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Ms. Meier was not present. Book 75/Page 232 09/28/93 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 1. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 12. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $183,072.18 (Warrant Nos. 127550 through 127651 inclusive excepting 127549, 127556 and 127559) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $425,174.25. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: DaIla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT 2. SUBJECT: Authorization to apply for U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, "Police Hiring Supplement Program" Grant. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council provide staff specific direction as to the following: (1) should the Police Department apply for such a grant on behalf of the City?, and if so, (2) How many positions should be requested?, (3) The position to be taken on a request for an increased Federal funding share of each position based on extraordinary economic hardship, and (4) The intent of the City to retain those grant positions funded, at the close of the grant period. If Council directs staff to proceed, the grant application will be returned to Council for review and approval prior to submission. TESTIMONY: Police Chief Reesor gave a brief verbal summary of his Council Agenda Statement and recommended that three fully -funded positions be applied for based on extraordinary economic hardship and express our intent and desire to pick up these positions at the end of the three-year grant period contingent on the availability of adequate funds within the city. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Police Chief's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Chief Reesor reported that he had been notified that National City Police Department was one of seven agencies that will be receiving $90,000 for a one-year program under the JOG (Juveniles Out of Gangs) Grant. SEWER METRO SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MGMT/SAD 3. SUBJECT: San Diego Area Wastewater Management District Issues. TESTIMONY: Councilman Inzunza gave a brief update on the issues. ACTION: Motion by Waters this item be filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY PERSONNEL HIRING POLICIES ADMIN CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMIN TELEPHONE SYSTEM CITY 4. SUBJECT: Report on Local Residency Preference in Hiring; Use of Volunteers in Code Enforcement; Restricting Incoming Access on Pay Telephones. Book 75/Page 233 09/28/93 CITY ATTORNEY (continued) NOTE: City Attorney Eiser referred to an article which appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper over the weekend with regards to San Diego regulating pay phones used for criminal activity. He stated he had spoken with the San Diego Deputy City Attorney and obtained his opinion and also a copy of a Public Utilities Commission opinion. He will be reviewing the PUC opinion and a proposed San Diego ordinance, and bring back further information to Council. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1993 Mayor Waters stated that he had received a request from Congressman Filner to use the Kimball Senior Center to conduct a Health Care Reform Discussion on Saturday, October 2, 1993 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Mayor reported that Building & Safety Director Bouse also had a request from Stu Stegall Productions, who film the television series "The Renegade" to film some scenes in National City on September 28 & 29, 1993. Mr. Bouse recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions and payment of all fees. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to bring these items onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Mr. Filner's request. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff's recommendation (to aoorove'.the request of Stu Stegall Productions). Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL STREET REO DRIVE EXTENSION ADMIN 5. SUBJECT: Presentation and Discussion of Reo Drive Extension. RECOMMENDATION: Vice Mayor Dalla recommended that the Reo Drive Extension be redesignated as Plaza Bonita Center Road. TESTIMONY: Vice Mayor Dalla made a brief verbal and slide presentation of the Reo Drive Extension and explained his proposal to rename it. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, in favor of renaming the Reo Drive Extension Plaza Bonita Center Way. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilwoman Zarate requested a report on the feasibility of adopting a security ordinance city-wide for residences and new developments. Vice Mayor Dalla stated that there is no signage off of Highway 805 at the Sweetwater Road off -ramp indicating the direction to Plaza Bonita and suggested that we work with CalTrans to get people from the off -ramp to the shopping center. Book 75/Page 234 09/28/93 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 6. SUBJECT: Discussion of Building Relocation on "A" Avenue. TESTIMONY: Alex McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion on the topic. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to consider the item as a housing upgrade and allow it to go through the house -moving process only. not the Planned Development process and bring the existing house as well as the duplex to be moved up to code. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla, Inzunza. TESTIMONY: Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, showed Council that she had contacted all property owners in the area and they supported the moving of the house. Councilman Morrison requested Staff provide a report on the pros and cons of changing from a General Law City to a Charter City. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, declined to speak. Aileane Roberts, 845 E. 13th Street, National City, requested that National City consider that cats be licensed and have shots as San Diego is apparently considering, and that businesses be required to remove signs within ten days of going out of business. J. M. Harmston, 2917 L Avenue, National City, who sent' by certified mail a speaker slip requesting to speak, was not present. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) - CITY OF NATIONAL CITY V. PYREDUCT ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 9:04 p.m. Council member returned to the Council Chambers at 9:37 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - October 5. 1993 - 4:00 D.M. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:38 p.m. Book 75/Page 235 09/28/93 1 &I.k. 0 AnA."-k.. PAS9r-pLa.--- CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 5, 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.