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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 03-12 CC MINBook 73/Page 63 3/12/91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. CALIFORNIA MARCH 12. 1991 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. 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 Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1991 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY89-90 Recognition of City's Finance Department for receipt on behalf of the City of an Outstanding Award for Financial Reperting from the California Municipal Finance Officers Association. Mayor Waters presented National City Finance Director Alex Caloza with the Certificate of Award received from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers. He also presented him with a City of National City Certificate in Recognition of Excellence in Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting on behalf of the City Council and a Golden Key to the City. Alex Caloza recognized the members present in the audience of his "Finance Team." Mayor Waters recognized guests in attendance for the Block Grant Hearing, Dr. Louise Phipps. Principal of Sweetwater High. District Superintendent, John Rindone, Andy Campbell. District Planning Director and Lorenzo Provencio, President of the Sweetwater Union High School Board of Trustees. Book 73/Page 64 3/12/91 PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBGP), 1991-1992. **Continued from Council Meeting of 1/22/91**. RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Director recommends that the Final Program be adopted. TESTIMONY: Arnold Peterson, Executive Director of the Community Development Commission of National City stated that this is the final Public Hearing on the Block Grant Program for 1991-1992. He also referred to a memo dated February 18, 1991 (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and reiterated the contents. Louise Phipps. Principal of Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Avenue. addressed the City Council and explained her request for $50,000 to provide improvements for a Student Mall and answered Councils' questions. Laura Charles. Sweetwater High School Teacher. 814 Ethel Place addressed the Council and spoke in favor of the request. Mendal Nafarrete, ASB President spoke on behalf of the students in favor of the request. Alma Graham, 1409 Calle Delgado spoke on behalf of the parents in favor of the request. Dr. Rindone presented the Mayor with a letter (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) thanking the Mayor and Council for their support and donation to restore the Soccer field and invited them to an inauguration ceremony to publicly recognize them. Kathy Lembo, Executive Director of South Bay Community Services, 315 4th Avenue. Chula Vista, explained their request for $26,617 for counseling for high risk youth. Marci Gravon, 1213 E Avenue. H-31, National City. concerned parent. spoke in favor of the request. Mrs. Ruiz. parent, spoke in favor of the request. Dr. Rindone, Superintendent of Sweetwater School Board answered Councils' questions regarding the financial support the District provides the program with. Lucia Polazios. spoke in favor of the request. Dr. George Cameron, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Instruction in the National City Elementary School District spoke regarding their request for facilities improvements at the Central and Kimball Preschools and the Child Development Center in the amount of $26,100. Mrs. Kathy Rank, Supervisor of the Preschool Education Program and Child Development Center was present and answered Councils' questions. Mr. Haneef Salaam. a representative of USIAA, 43rd and Delta (5918 Shamont Drive. San Diego) requested support for their program. Book 73/Page 65 3/12/91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (Continued) Jose Cortez. Program participant, 1670 N Avenue spoke in favor of the request. Max Brandscomb, National School District. spoke in favor of the Educational Foundations request for $1.000 for 6th Grade Camp. Stephanie Chapman. Kimball School 6th grade Teacher and Educational Foundation Board Member, spoke in favor of the request. Vince Reynolds, 1243 Manchester Street, spoke in support of the additional request from the Friends of the National City Library Project Read Program. Jorge Pelayo, Centre de Sobriedad, spoke in favor of their prior request for funds. J.M. Evolsovich, Aids Foundation of San Diego. spoke in favor of their request for $3372. Marcie Findley. Program Manager for Heartland Human Relations, 1440-99 South Orange Avenue, El Cajon, spoke in favor of their request. Jan Allen. Director of Wellness Community of San Diego. spoke in favor of their request. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing Closed. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to approve the Service Guidelines established January 22, 1991. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to approve $3.372 to the Aids Foundation. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer to approve Project Read for $4,120. Motion died for lack of second. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the National School District Educational Foundation for $2.000. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, to approve the USIAA an additional $3.000. Carried by the following vote. to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza. to approve Project Read for an additional $4.00.0. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the remainder of $2,478 to 20 to Graffiti removal in the Parks. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Inzunza. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer. to approve the Capital Project Guidelines es.ta.blished January 22, 1991. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 66 3/12/91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (Continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the National School District .improvements for $26,100, (Preschool restrooms at Central and Kimball School for $19,600 and fence and interior work at the Child Development Center for $6.500). Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for $53,850 for the Mini Park (Stude.nt,_Mall) at Sweetwater High. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $4.200 for ,painting Gran.er Hall. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza. seconded by Van Deventer to close the Public Hear.in2. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Van Deventer requested that the South San Diego Economic Devlopments' request for $15,000 be submitted to the CDC Budget. He also requested that Mr. Campbell of Sweetwater High School meet with Council and Staff concerning the Sweetwater High School Mini -park submitted for CDC Budget consideration. Mayor Waters noted that on March 20th at 7:00 p.m. a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber by the Water Board. ACTION: Motion by Dalla. seconded by Van Deventer, the Block Grant Pro2.ram for .19.91-92 as amended this .evening be_adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a 10 minute recess. Council left the Chambers at 9:05 p.m. Council returned to the Chambers at 9:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Dalla, Inzunza. Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Underground Utility District No. 19 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends holding the Public Hearing. NOTE: Affidavit of Mailing and Proof of Publication are on file in the uffice of the City Clerk and it was noted that 1 letter of inquiry was received. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 67 3/12/91 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 91-41 through 91-44). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMINISTRATION 1991 3. Resolution No. 91-41. "A RESOLUTION OF THE: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF NO TRUCK PARKING SIGNS AT 1001 WEST 19TH STREET." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 4. Resolution No. 91-42. "A RESOLUTION OF THE: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF RIDGEWAY DRIVE." (Engineering Specs. No. 1031). Adopted. See above. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer complemented Staff on the excellent job they had done to clear up the prior unsightly area. CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 91-43. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOX CULVERT AT HOOVER AVENUE BETWEEN 18TH AND 20TH STREETS CROSSING OF PARADISE CREEK." (Engineering Specs. No. 91-3). Adopted. See above. ABATEMENT/WEED 6. Resolution No. 91-44. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 1990 WEED ABATEMENT REPORT AND ACCOUNT." Adopted. See above. Public Hearing set for April 9, 1991. NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, it be accepted b,Y title on1,Y. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 91-45. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST SIDE OF LAS PALMAS PARK." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plans. Budgeting of $100,000 of CDBG funds for development of the park is being considered during the public hearing this evening. TESTIMONY: Jim Ruiz, Parks & Recreation Director introduced Mitch Philippe of Van Dyke & Associates who made a brief presentation on the property on the west side of Las Palmas Park. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer. seconded by Inzunza. for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 68 3/12/91 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Van Deventer. seconded by Dalla. .in_favor. unanimous vote. Carried by TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 8. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Operation Samahan. Inc. requests a TUP to conduct a fundraising walk-a-thon along National City Boulevard and Highland Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on March 17. 1991. A waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the Temporary Use Permit subject to all conditions: 1. City Attorney: Requires hold harmless, public liability insurance with City and its officers and employees as additional insureds. 2. Finance: A business license is required if monies are solicited, admittance charged or food. beverages or merchandise is sold. If any of the vendors or organizations are registered not -for -profit there will not be a charge for their business license. 3. Police: Participants must comply with all applicable laws relating to pedestrian traffic. Staff also recommends granting the request for a waiver of fees. Adopted. See above. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, they be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1991 9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING MODIFICATIONS TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM -IMPLEMENTATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT OF 1976. AS SUGGESTED BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION." (Applicant: City of National City) (Case File No. LCP-1-90). MUNICIPAL CODE 1991 10. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 11 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1970. RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE OF ULTRONICS, INC." NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 36. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $389.514.34 (Warrant Nos. 115112 through 115231 inclusive excepting none), and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $453,183.94. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified and the payroll certified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Dalla. Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Book 73/Page 69 3/12/91 OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 6-91 approving a Conditional Use Permit for a mixed use project consisting of an attached residence and office at 2027 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Marlo P. Cervantes for Ayne Majul) (Case File No. CUP-1990-15). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. POPULATION STATISTICS 13. SUBJECT: Report on 1990 Census. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends file the report. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza. this item be filed. No objection as filed. CIVIC CENTER MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 14. SUBJECT: Civic Center Exterior Repairs. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council approve the construction drawings and direct staff to proceed with the project. TESTIMONY: Michael Witkin of Witkin Design Inc., 2204 Garnet Avenue, Ste. 304, San Diego, made a brief presentation with a sample of materials board display and answered Councils' questions. Copy of plans on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CIVIC CENTER MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 15. SUBJECT: City Council and Administrative Office Remodeling. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the plans and directing Staff to proceed to bid the project. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of authorizing Staff to2o_tobid and bring the bids back to Council. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE REMOVALS 16. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals and Replacements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the following: Jaime Miranda, 1224 E. 24th St.. request removal of two trees due to tremendous amount of trash and hazardous conditions for pedestrians using sidewalk. Request denied due to lack of visible damage. however. recommend tree crew to prune trees. Dwight H. Miller, 2543 E. 3rd St.. request removal of tree due to division of curb; denied due to lack of visible damage. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 70 3/12/91 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters stated that there was a request from the Planning Commission for a joint meeting to be held Wednesday. April 17, 1991. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza,seconded by Van Deventer. for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY90-91 17. SUBJECT: Desert Storm Employees Compensation. TESTIMONY: Lanny Roark. National City Police Officers Association.. explained the request and stated that each member of the Association would be willing to contribute 2 hours vacation time to the 2 Officers who were activated to duty in Desert Storm and requested City Council approve the pay differential between their service pay and the Officers regular pay. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer. in favor and to allow Staff to work out the differences inclusive of MOU revisions. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Van Deventer and Councilman Dalla suggested the Building and Housing Director and the City Engineer survey the Girls Club for Code Conformance items and necessary repairs and requested the Mayor form a committee to liaison with Staff. Councilman Van Deventer volunteered to serve on the proposed committee. This Item will be brought back on next weeks Agenda. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Mrs. Robert Richards. 1411 E. l6th Street. National City, inquired as to the number of dogs allowed per family. Planning Director Roger Post stated that he would contact Mrs. Richards with the answer in the morning. Book 73/Page 71A 3/12/91 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adj.ourned to the next Regular City Council Me.etin,g - March 19. 1991 - 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:15 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of March 19, 1991. 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