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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 12-07 CC MINo Book 75/Page 295 12/07/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 7, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Absent: Zarate. Administrative officials present: Berkuti, Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, 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 Assistant City Manager Bolint. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 23. 1993 and the Adjourned Meeting of December 1. 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OP CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-185 through 93-191). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. CONTRACT 1. Resolution No. 93-185. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO3.1 FOR THE SEWER REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 93-10)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. POLICE FACILITY FINANCING 2. Resolution No. 93-186. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE SOIL AND GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION OF THE POLICE FACILITY SITE." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 75/Page 296 12/07/93 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 93-187. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONSTRUCTION TESTING AND ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE SOIL AND GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION AT THE POLICE FACILITY." ACTION: Adopted. See above. LABOR RELATIONS FIREFIGHTERS MOU FY93-94 4. Resolution No. 93-188. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND NATIONAL CITY FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94." ACTION: Adopted. See above. POLICY MANUAL ADMIN 5. Resolution No. 93-189. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AW AMENDED POLICY ON DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT." ACTION: Adopted. See above. SEWER METRO SAN DIEOG AREA WASTEWATER MGMT 6. Resolution No. 93-190. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE INTERIM AGREEMENT REGARDING WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 93-191. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT WITH CENTERMARK PROPERTIES OF BONITA AND THE PARKING AUTHORITY REGARDING PLAZA BONITA SHOPPING CENTER." ACTION: Adopted. See above. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinances be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 8. a) "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING SECTION 7.20.075 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO THE OUTDOOR SALE OF GOODS OR MERCHANDISE." Book 75/Page 297 12/07/93 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (continued) MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 8. b) "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1812 AND SECTION 7.18.100 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO SOLICITATION OF THE OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES." Councilwoman Zarate arrived in Council Chambers at 4:08 p.m. City Attorney George Eiser gave a brief verbal and viewgraph presentation (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). Vice Mayor Dalla requested whatever modification is necessary to include the possibility of having the Police Department be part of the enforcement of the amended Title 7. Councilman Morrison requested language to address an exception to newspapers being sold in machines outside of shopping center entrances. Mayor Waters expressed concerns regarding women being approached in parking lots at shopping centers by solicitors who often block their cars to delay them, and whether the proposed ordinance addresses the situation or requires additional modification. City Attorney Eiser requested that Agenda Item #12 be heard at this time. MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 12. SUBJECT: Request from The Kobey Corporation to operate a Push Cart Concession Stand at the 24th Street Trolley Station. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council consider the request and provide staff with appropriate direction. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, to refer this item back to Staff to review the existing push cart ordinance and bring a report back to Council. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT 9. SUBJECT: Letter from residents concerning gambling casinos and card rooms in National City. TESTIMONY: Elias Rodriguez, 1440 I Avenue, National City; Billy J. Hilger, 2023 "A" Avenue, National City; Louida Thompson, 2122 A Avenue, National City; Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, Mitch Beauchamp, 1434 E. 24th Street, National City; Juanita Pinney, 2131 E. 1st Street, National City; Alda West, 315 E. 3rd Street, National City; Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City; and Debra Landry, 40 S. Kenton, National City, all spoke in opposition to gambling casinos and card rooms in National City and in support of the City Council going on the record stating the same. Juanchin Santana, 81 4th Avenue, #1, Chula Vista, was not present to speak. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, declined to speak at this time. Book 75/Page 298 12/07/93 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT (continued) ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the City Council reiterate that it will vote against putting any card room measure on the ballot. and further go on record that they will not support or endorse any card room initiative in the future. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 21. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $128,597.17 (Warrant Nos. 128327 through 128373 inclusive excepting 128326). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 22. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $48,771.63 (Warrant Nos. 128375 through 128404 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $385,884.83. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Item No. 12 was heard earlier, after Item No. 8. MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 12. SUBJECT: Request from The Kobey Corporation to operate a Push Cart Concession Stand at the 24th Street Trolley Station. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 13. SUBJECT: Firefighters' Association request to use the 1925 Seagraves Fire Truck. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the request as submitted. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 14. SUBJECT: Firefighters' Association request to use Reserve Fire Truck. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the request as submitted. Book 75/Page 299 12/07/93 COMMUNITY PROMOTION (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by DaIla in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY . - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters requested that a letter from Sweetwater Authority regarding an "Agreement for use of Construction Meters for Graffiti Abatement, SWA File: City of National City" (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) be brought onto the Agenda, as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to bring the letter received today from Sweetwater Authority onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Mayor Waters signing the Agreement. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison requested that Building and Safety Director Bouse provide a brief update on the City's new graffiti program that is now in-house (the truck was on display in front of the Civic Center this evening). Councilwoman Zarate stated that a request was received from the National City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director that Olivewood School would like to attend a City Council Meeting and tour City Hall the afternoon of December 21, 1993. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez; 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry regarding graffiti on MTDB/CalTrans property, the frequency of container emptying by EDCO, and expressed concerns with the lack of clean-up of weeds and debris on street corners (on City property such as 4th Street and Palm Avenue). Larry Beck, 13420 Orange Blossom, Poway, President of the National City Firefighters' Association, gave a brief verbal presentation on what the firefighters do. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, thanked the City Council for the support given to the Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods in the distribution of magnets last weekend, and requested support for the "Spirit of the Holidays" program, which is low on toys and funds. Alda West, 311 E. 5th Street, National City, requested assistance and Code Conformance action at the 2421 "D" Avenue Swap Meet every Saturday morning, made inquiry on the possible Wal Mart in Chula Vista, enforcement on yard sales, and expressed her opinion on Council's interviews and the First Time Home Buyer Program. Book 75/Page 300 12/07/93 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, inquired as to why a Code Conformance Officer couldn't alternate days to allow for coverage on weekend yard sales. She also expressed her opinion on prior casino issues and on the positive in- house Graffiti program. Elias Rodriguez, 1440 "I" Avenue, National City, spoke regarding auctions being conducted every Friday in the Ball Oldsmobile parking lot; their use of the lot on 20th Street for sales, instead of as an employee parking lot; and also expressed his opinion on the casino issue. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, reported a cut in the chain link fence on Plaza Boulevard from the Social Security Building to Seawind Drive. Vice Mayor Della requested Staff look into debris and sidewalk clean-up from the property owner at the empty lot on the northeast corner of 30th Street and "J" Avenue. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - December 14. 1993 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:10 p.m. 0 • ,..ercpitzt CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of December 14, 1993. °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.