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Home My WebLink About1993 11-23 CC MINBook 75/Page 288 11/23/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 23, 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: Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples. 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 Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16. 1993 and the Adjourned Meeting of November 18. 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 November 28-December 4, 1993 to be: "HOME CARE WEEK" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters who then stated he would personally present it at the event. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT ADMIN 1. Resolution No. 93-182. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS J. AND MARIA L. DORIA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MOBILE HOMES IN A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AT 999 DIVISION STREET (HAPPY HOLLOWS MOBILE HOME PARK)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-182. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 289 11/23/93 MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 BUSINESS LICENSE ADMIN 2. Resolution No. 93-183. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 6.74 RELATING TO VENDING MACHINE LICENSE FEES." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion on this item. Ted Muehleisen, 715 Rachael Avenue, National City, vending business owner, expressed his opinion on this item. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-183 Setting the Public Hearing for January 25, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET NAMES 1993 3. Resolution No. 93-184. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND NAMING IT PLAZA BONITA CENTER WAY." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution and provide Staff with direction as described in the attached report including 1) Send a copy of the approved Resolution to Caltrans informing them that the street name has been officially renamed, 2) Inform Caltrans that the $201,000.00 to change the Freeway signs is impractical, and direct staff to continue to negotiate with Caltrans, 3) Authorize staff to proceed with the installation of the City street signs at an estimated cost of $3,000.00. TESTIMONY: John Markee, representative of Caltrans answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to take the necessary steps to formally notify Caltrans so that they can prepare proper signage in conjunction with the next phase of the project and at the same time adopt the three recommendations of Staff. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 4. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 20. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $267,122.49 (Warrant Nos. 128232 through 128324 inclusive excepting 128360-128230) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $393,162.33. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of ratification of demands and certification of payroll. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Book 75/Page 290 11/23/93 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1993 5. SUBJECT: CDBG, Grantee Performance Report 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff stated that City Council and public comment are welcome at this time or in writing. The original report has been forwarded to HUD. If no major comments are received, the report will be accepted and filed by HUD. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 7:48 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 7:50 p.m. ACTION: No action was taken. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1993 6. SUBJECT: Request for permission to serve alcohol and for waiver of fees (except custodial) for M.E.A. Christmas Party at Community Building. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the use of alcohol and waive the fees, except custodial. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Della, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1993 7. SUBJECT: Request for waiver of fees for Park & Recreation co- sponsored/Sweetwater High Associated Student Body Teenage Dance - Fund Raiser. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the use of the facility be confirmed subject to adherence to Rules provided by Co-sponsor Park and Recreation and to provision of two licensed, uniformed, contracted security guards; and that if any fees are waived, the out-of-pocket custodial fees not be waived. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Della, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL MEETINGS REG/SCH ADMIN 8. SUBJECT: City Council Meetings - Holiday Season Recess. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council declare a holiday season Council meeting recess on Tuesday, December 28, 1993 and Tuesday, January 4, 1994. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 291 11/23/93 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison requested the City Attorney send a letter pertaining to our Cruising Ordinance to the Z-90 Radio Station in connection with the recent "Cruise for Peace." Councilman Inzunza asked N.C. Police Capt. Tom Deese to comment on the police study for a permanent solution to cruising on Highland Avenue. Capt. Deese stated that the department is working with business owners and residents on a long term strategy to reduce the attraction of Highland Avenue to the cruisers. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, advised the Council that the We're Your Neighbors will be holding a Kick Off for their magnet distribution on December 4th at 9:00 a.m. at the El Toyon Recreation Center. City Clerk Peoples thanked the Mayor & City Council for their participation at last Friday evenings Retirement Party for Edith Hughes, Executive Director of the National City Chamber of Commerce, and answered questions of the Council. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, to adjourn to the Abandoned/Boarded Buildings and Apartment Inspection Workshop - December 1. 1993, 3:00 p.m. - Large Conference Room. Civic Center. Next Regular City Council Meeting - December 7. 1993 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:03 p.m. M"-9-• i IAD CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of December 7, 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.