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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 12-21 CC MINBook 75/Page 306 12/21/93 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 21, 1993 The Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 2:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Absent: Zarate. 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 Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 14, 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. The Proclamation proclaiming January 9 - 15, 1994 to be: "HIGH TECHNOLOGY WEEK" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to City Manager McCabe to forward to the proper people. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-193 through 93-195). Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the adoption of the Consent Resolutions by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. PARKING ADMIN 1993 1. Resolution No. 93-193. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE PAINTING OF A 20 FOOT SECTION OF RED CURB ON THE WEST SIDE OF "D" AVENUE, SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF 12TH STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 75/Page 307 12/21/93 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) PARKING ADMIN 1993 2. Resolution No. 93-194. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SIGNS LIMITING TRUCK PARKING ON 12TH STREET, BETWEEN PALM AVENUE AND 1-805." ACTION: Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME INVESTMENT/CHAS 1993 3. Resolution No. 93-195. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY (CHAS) AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO HUD; AND DIRECTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAMS RELATED THERETO." ACTION: Adopted. See above. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 4. Ordinance No. 93-2071. "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 DISPLAY OF GOODS OR MERCHANDISE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Ordinance No. 93-2071. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. Councilwoman Zarate arrived in Council Chambers at 2:08 p.m. OLD BUSINESS STREET MAINTENANCE ADMIN 5. SUBJECT: Report regarding Development Plan and required street improvements for Thelma Way property --Mr. Cuevas. NOTE: Engineering Director Burt Myers stated that since last week's meeting he had not been contacted by Mr. Cuevas. TESTIMONY: Miguel Cuevas, 24 So. Drexel Avenue, National City, stated that he would immediately go to Staff and make an appointment for 9:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to continue this item to the next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 308 12/21/93 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SEWER CAPACITY FEES/ADMIN 6. SUBJECT: Letter from Robert L. Witherspoon concerning the alleged overcharge of sewer rates. NOTE: Curt Williams, Public Works Director, gave a brief Staff report. TESTIMONY: Robert L. Witherspoon, 835 Bucky Lane, National City, explained the issue from his perspective. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to reimburse Mr. Witherspoon for charges back to November, 1992. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 24. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $179,233.33 (Warrant Nos. 128489 through 128598 inclusive excepting 128564), and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $383,711.54. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the 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. STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE ADMIN 8. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the minutes. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to accept and file the report. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 9. SUBJECT: Request for continuing use of Community Building on once -per month basis by National City School District. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the use be approved, subject to usurpation only by a Category I use (City event organized or sponsored by the City), and that all fees be waived. TESTIMONY: None ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 10. SUBJECT: Request for Community Building by Chamber of Commerce for their annual dinner, waiver of all fees, and permission to serve alcohol. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the use of the building be confirmed, that the request to serve alcohol be approved and that all fees be waived. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 309 12/21/93 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate spoke regarding and inspiring article in the newspaper on Jessica Esquivel and her beautiful outlook on life, and that hopefully we can all learn from her example. She then wished everyone Happy Holidays. Councilman Morrison stated that the Solid Waste Management Workshop with San Diego County resulted in the same action as our Council took several weeks ago, going with a strong JPA. Also, the City of Chula Vista is trying to get host and mitigation fees due to the landfill being next to their city - apparently they had put their estimate of the funds in their budget. Councilman Morrison then stated that the National City/Navy Toxic Waste Committee met at the Navy site last week for their first meeting and that it went really well, and then requested Staff check with Cal Trans MTDB on the possibility of negotiating for our in-house contractor to bid and take over their program so the work could get done within our City. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Carey Sullivan, .1200 National City Boulevard, National City, stated that he had accepted employment elsewhere and expressed his opinions on ways to improve the communications throughout City Departments. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of Council as to the storage of wrecked vehicles on Public Works property. Public Works Director Williams explained that the vehicles are being used for Fire Department training. Mr. Hernandez also made inquiry regarding an abandoned car and trash at 21 st Street and Harding Avenue. Gladys Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, thanked Council and Staff for putting in long hours and continuous hard work to keep "OUR" National City's head above water in spite of the 1993 money crunch and wished all a very Merry Christmas and a better 1994. Vice Mayor Dalla requested that Staff look into the property on the northwest corner of Sweetwater Road and Euclid Avenue, where debris has collected, and commended Staff for their quick action on the 30th Street and J Avenue property cleanup. He then wished all Happy Holidays. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to dispense with the meetings of December 28, 1993 and January 4, 1994 and to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - January 11, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 2:43 p.m. Book 75/Page 310 12/21/93 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 11, 1994. C.)e AYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO TFlg. TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAy BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.