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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 11-05 CC MINBook 73/Page 272 11/05/91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 5, 1991 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 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 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 October 22. 1991. be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamations be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming November, 1991 as: "PORNOGRAPHY AWARENESS MONTH," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Kenneth Moffit, representative of the East County Coalition for Public Safety. The Proclamation proclaiming November 24 to December 1, 1991 as: "NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then requested that the City Manager forward it to the appropriate people. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda at this time to comment on positive things happening in the City, for example, the Toys R Us store opening is scheduled for Saturday, 10:00 a.m.; a new car dealership, Colonial Dodge will be opening January 2nd, 1992; new sidewalks, curbs, gutters and street lights, Marina project, Police Facility, TOT Tax on Radisson Suites etc. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters stated that Mr. Rod Garcia had informed him that due to other commitments, he was no longer interested in serving on a Board or Commission. The Mayor then turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza. Vice Mayor Inzunza requested applicant, Ms. Amada Ramos Cruz, come forward and explain her interest in serving on the Boards and Commissions she had applied for. Ms. Cruz was not present. Vice Mayor Inzunza turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Book 73/Page 273 11/05/91 PUBLIC HEARING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1991 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment of Community Development Block Grant Program 1991-92. RECOMMENDATION: Executive Director, CDC, advised the Council that the San Ysidro Health Center, National City Family Clinic had decided not to accept their $10,000. grant. He then recommended the reallocation of $5,000. to the Chamber of Commerce "Christmas in July" program with the remaining $5,000. to any other program listed on "Exhibit F" attached to the Agenda. He also recommended the reprogramming of the $10,000. Historic Society and $686. reserves into Neighborhood Improvement 15th to 18th, "N" Avenue to Palm, and $20,000. USIAA Facility design to Neighborhood Improvement, Civic Center Drive. TESTIMONY: Tom Carnes, President National City Historical Society, 2202 E. 10th Street, National City, explained the Historical Society's action to pursue their Historic Site Survey and requested an extension on the funds. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, to request the organization redo their study soecifications to cover as many homes as possible with the $10,000. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the National City Historical Society return to the Council by March 1. 1992 with a contract in hand for the $10.000. or the money will be reallocated to another use. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to allocate $5,000. of the $10.000. not spent (from the Family Clinic) to the "Christmas in July" program and hold in reserve the other $5.000. and not allocate it to any particular project. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City, introduced Robert Coons, Director of U.S.I.A.A. and requested the $20,000. remain obligated to U.S.I.A.A. and explained their actions taken to date. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to extend this item for 1 year with quarterly reports to the City Council of activity on direction of building sites. parking etc. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to add the $686. to the $5.000. contingency (unallocated) fund. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the amendments to the CDC Block Grant Program for 1991-92. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 91-214 through 91-226 and Item No. 15, Consolidated Cash & Investment Report). NOTE: Mayor Waters requested Item No. 5, Resolution No. 91-217 be pulled. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval (except Item No. 5, Resolution No. 91- 217). Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 274 11/05/91 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 91-214. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT ON 8TH STREET, PLAZA BOULEVARD AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD". Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1991 3. Resolution No. 91-215. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE PROHIBITION OF TRUCK PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DIVISION STREET." Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1991 4. Resolution No. 91-216. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB ON THE DRIVEWAY WINGS AT 21 EAST 2ND STREET." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY91-92 6. Resolution No. 91-218. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION AS AGREED IN FORMAL NEGOTIATIONS." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 91-219. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 8. Resolution No. 91-220. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SECOND POLICE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER TO WORK IN THE DISTRICTS SCHOOLS WITHIN NATIONAL CITY." Adopted. See above. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 16 ADMIN 9. Resolution No. 91-221. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON PLAZA BOULEVARD FROM INTERSTATE 805 TO JUST WESTERLY OF PALM AVENUE." Adopted. See above. Book 73/Page 275 11/05/91 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 17 ADMIN 10. Resolution No. 91-222. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT BETWEEN 7TH STREET, PLAZA BOULEVARD, "A" AVENUE, AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, AND AT THE INTERSECTION OF 8TH STREET AND ROOSEVELT AVENUE." Adopted. See above. VARIANCE 1991 11. Resolution No. 91-223. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE TO REDUCE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FROM 48 SPACES TO 40 SPACES FOR A SHOPPING CENTER WITH A LAUNDROMAT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 8TH STREET AND PALM AVENUE." (Applicant: Richard Badt, Sillman/Wyman & Associates). (Case File No. Z-1991-3). Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 12. Resolution No. 91-224. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM PARK VILLAGE LIMITED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR THREE PARCELS OF LAND ON DELTA STREET AND HIGHLAND AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES." Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1991 13. Resolution No. 91-225. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING TWO ACQUIRED PARCELS OF LAND ON DELTA STREET AS DELTA STREET." (A.P.N. 551- 480-26). Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1991 14. Resolution No. 91-226. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND ON HIGHLAND AVENUE AS HIGHLAND AVENUE." (A.P.N. 551-480-26). Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1991 15. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash & Investment Report as of September 30, 1991. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 73/Page 276 11/05/91 TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN 1991 5. Resolution No. 91-217. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF THE SINGLE STOP SIGNS ON 22ND STREET AT "J" AVENUE AND AT "K" AVENUE." TESTIMONY: Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to hold this item over to November 19. 1991. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CITY OWNED LAND ADMIN 16. SUBJECT: Posting City Property. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. CITY OWNED LAND/SALE 17. SUBJECT: Consider authorizing the City Engineer to solicit bids for sale of the City -owned surplus property at 1603 E. 16th Street. (A.P.N. 580-180-14). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council approve the "Notice of Sale" and "Intention to Sell Real Property" and add a condition that the property must be owner -occupied with either a "reverter" provision or a money incentive per the City Attorney's memo, and authorize the City Engineer to solicit bids for the sale of the property at 1603 E. 16th Street. TESTIMONY: Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City, made inquiry as to when the other city owned surplus property which abuts Euclid Avenue would be sold. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer to proceed with the sale with the added conditions/provisions in the notice of sale that would result in an owner occupant and have a reverter clause. the Attorney to word it properly. and if the bids received are not to our satisfaction. to review the property at that time for possible inclusion in the redevelopment housing program. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION BUDGET FY91-92 18. SUBJECT: Request for a donation from the National City Pony League to help purchase baseballs, insurance and other safety equipment. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to donate $250. to the National City Pony League. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 19. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 17. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $139,138.84 (Warrant Nos. 118619 through 118685 inclusive, excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $477,866.24. Book 73/Page 277 11/05/91 WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 20. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 18. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $215,421.89 (Warrant Nos. 118687 through 118825 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. SOLID WASTE/TRASH 21. SUBJECT: Fall Citywide Cleanup. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the date established. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 22. SUBJECT: Request from the New Convenant Tabernacle of National City to use Kimball community building to serve the homeless Thanksgiving dinner. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council guidance. TESTIMONY: Dan Clark, Assistant Pastor, 2056 Clearwater Place, Chula Vista and Jim Morales, Chula Vista, spoke in favor of the request and answered Councils' questions. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, stated that he had participated in a similar event. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to approve the use of the hall with conditions that the fire marshall will assess the number of people to be in the hall at any one time and deny the request for waiver of fees, Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN 1991 23. SUBJECT: Request to paint red curb for a bus stop on the north side of 8th Street, east of "B" Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the request be denied because of the severe impact on adjacent businesses. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Staffs' recommendation to deny the request because of the severe impact on adjacent businesses. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Book 73/Page 278 11/05/91 SANDAG SHORELINE PRESERVATION STUDY 91 24. SUBJECT: Draft Shoreline Preservation Strategy - San Diego Association of Governments. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the letter attached to the Agenda be forwarded to SANDAG under the Mayor's signature. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Staffs' recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 25. SUBJECT: Request for Authorization to proceed to bid the Graffiti removal and control service contract. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council authorize staff to proceed to bid for the Graffiti Removal and Control Service contract. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN 26. SUBJECT: Clarification to Council Policy 704 relating RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adoption the existing Council policy. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. to special events. and incorporation into in favor of Staffs' MAYOR - The Mayor read into the record a thank you letter received from Charles M. Kraft, Jr., Commander Amphibious Squadron Seven, U.S. Pacific Fleet with regards to the Annual Salute to Navy Luncheon. The Mayor then announced that the Paradise Valley Hospital would be providing free flu shots to National City seniors in the Kimball complex on November 21 st from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm by appointment only. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Will Hill, 3306 Stockman Street, National City spoke regarding speed humps and suggested the City install a phone-in Agenda line. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City made inquiry as to the clearing of the drain area off of Paradise Valley Road behind Cherry Blossom. Book 73/Page 279 11/05/91 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - November 12. 1991 - 7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:55 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of November 12, 1991. a ,� Zf ) 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.