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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 11-26 CC MINBook 73/Page 291 11/26/91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 26, 1991 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, 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 November 19. 1991. be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION Mayor Waters introduced Mr. Gary Butterfield, Manager Sweetwater Authority, who made a brief oral presentation, and answered Council's questions. Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City, commented on the issue. PROCLAMATION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamation be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of December 1 through 7, 1991 as "HOME CARE WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then stated he would personally deliver it. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Mayor Waters recommended the appointment of Robert Griner to the Civil Service Commission for a full term ending September 30, 1996. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. YOUTH COMMISSION/PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Waters recommended the appointment of Steve Ogden as Student Commissioner to the Planning Commission. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 292 11/26/91 PUBLIC HEARING SUBDIVISION 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Modification of Planned Unit Development 1-87 to allow two-way traffic circulation within the site, a single fence between the units and a sign 12 ft. from the front property line at the northwest corner of Sweetwater Road and Reo Drive. (Applicant: Witkin Design, Inc.) (Case File No. PUD-1991-1). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that City Council take the following action: 1. Approve modification of Planned Unit Development 1-87 to allow two-way circulation within the project and allow a sign 12 ft. from the front property line. 2. Deny modification of Planned Unit Development 1-87 for a single fence between the units. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Planning Director Post made a viewboard presentation. TESTIMONY: The following people made inquiry and/or expressed their opinions on the subject: Walid Romaya, Chief Financial Officer for Developer, 1202 Marina Blvd., Ste. #202, San Diego. Michael Witkin, Project Architect, 2204 Garnet Ave., #304, San Diego. Glen Schmidt, Landscape Architect, 2655 4th Ave., San Diego. Randy Marcus, Mesa Realty, Marketing Agents for project, 5920 Friars Road, San Diego. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Ave., National City. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of all three proposed modifications with an amendment to the landscape condition. (developer to install irrigation systems and hydroseed rear yard areas. Individual homeowners to install trees oer landscape plans as approved by the City and the Homeowners Association). parking enforcement to be assisted by the City. No vote taken. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of allowing two- way traffic circulation within the site (parking enforcement to be assisted by the City). and a sign 12 ft. from the front property line at the northwest corner of Sweetwater Road and Reo Drive. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of a single fence between the units. (developer to provide landscape plans for rear yards. install irrigation systems and hydroseeding in rear yard areas and individuals to install trees Der landscape plans as approved by Ci y and Homeowners Association). Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Mayor Waters called a recess at 9:27 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:37 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters Book 73/Page 293 11/26/91 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 91-235 through 91- 237 and Item No. 5 - Consolidated Cash & Investment Report as of October 31, 1991, and Item No. 6 - TUP). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. LABOR RELATIONS PART-TIME/TEMP/SEASONAL 2. Resolution No. 91-235. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF INTENTION TO PROVIDE A QUALIFYING RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR PART-TIME, SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 91-236. 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 NO. 1 FOR THE 30TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION/A.C. OVERLAY PROJECT. (Engineering Specification No. 91-1) Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISION 4. Resolution No. 91-237. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE PARCEL MAP AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 24TH STREET AND NEWELL STREET." Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 5. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash & Investment Report as of October 31, 1991. ACTION: Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 6. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Firefighters' Association request to use the 1925 Seagraves Fire Truck. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of request as submitted. ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 73/Page 294 11/26/91 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinances be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1991 7. Ordinance No. 91-2022. An " ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1076, 1440 & 1943, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1281, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 3.12 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance. The Civil Service Commission recommends approval as adopted by the Civil Service Commission on 10-10-91. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 8. Ordinance No. 91-2023. An "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE "SINGLE HIGHEST YEAR" PROVISION." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Ave., National City, made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 21. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $106,072.14 (Warrant Nos. 119032 through 119123 inclusive, excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $465,526.52. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining on Warrant No. 119038 as he has a contract with the firm. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Warrants (except No. 119038) carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 119038 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. CITY -OWNED LAND/SALE 10. SUBJECT: Progress Report on the attempted sale of the City -owned surplus property on the west side of Rachael Avenue, north of 24th Street. (A.P.N. 558- 330-11) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended readvertising the sale of the property in 6 to 9 months, if the market value for real properties increase. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, that the report be filed. No objection as filed. Book 73/Page 295 11/26/91 CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe stated a reminder that City Hall would be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 1991 in accordance with the labor contract. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Inzunza inquired as to when the Agenda for December 3, 1991 would be received and stated that he had received many positive reports from the public on the recent installation of the "M" Avenue speed humps. Councilman Dalla requested City Manager have staff look into the traffic signal on Paradise Valley Road at Plaza Blvd. which was damaged in an accident. A Police Officer may be required to direct traffic. Vice Mayor Zarate spoke regarding the Paradise Valley Hospital Thanksgiving Program which she attended. She stated that a Minister spoke to her regarding his willingness to come to Council meetings to provide the invocation. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza to bring this item onto the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to have the Mayor's secretary pursue the arrangement of Ministers to do the Invocations. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th St., National City, provided a handout and spoke regarding the sale of City surplus property located at Laurel and Division. Council requested the City Manager place the item on the Agenda for December 10, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C) - CITY OF NATIONAL CITY V. PYREDUCT ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(C). Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 10:04 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 10:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Book 73/Page 296 11/26/91 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - December 3, 1991 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:16 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of December 3, 1991. ���A O .� 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.