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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 01-21 CC MINBook 74/Page 11 01/21/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 21, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:02 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 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 January 14, 1992. be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamation be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming January 24, 1992 to be: "NATIONAL CITY ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS DAY" was read aloud by Mayor Waters who then requested that the City Manager mail it to the appropriate people. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS SERRA LIBRARY SYSTEMS BOARD Mayor Waters recommended the appointment of Everett Dickson to the Serra Library Systems Board for a full term ending January 31, 1994. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters then turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate who introduced applicant Lawrence Emerson. TESTIMONY: Lawrence Emerson, 1344 Manchester Street, National City, explained his interest in serving on various boards and commissions and answered Councils' questions. Vice Mayor Zarate then turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Book 74/Page 12 01/21/92 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-10 through 92-13 and Item No. 5 - TUP). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 1. Resolution No. 92-10. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING STANDARD FUSEE CORPORATION THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD FUSEE CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF FUSEES (ROAD FLARES)." Adopted. See above. SUB DIVISION 2. Resolution No. 92-11. 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 LOT SPLIT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 4TH STREET AND "T" AVENUE." (CASE FILE #L.S.-5-89, CHENEWETH PROPERTY). Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3. Resolution No. 92-12. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FINANCING OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF STREETSCAPE ALONG 8TH STREET FROM 1-5 TO HARBOR DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Adopted. See above. NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT PARATRANSIT PLAN 4. Resolution No. 92-13. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANIST PLAN FOR THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD AREA OF JURISDICTION." Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 5. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Project Concern International South Bay Walk for Children request a TUP to conduct their annual 15K Walk for Children from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on February 8, 1992, along Plaza Bonita and Sweetwater Roads. A waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for a waiver of fees. ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 13 01/21/92 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, they be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 6. Resolution No. 92-14. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE FOR THE LAS PALMAS IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 SITE DEVELOPMENT." (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 1046). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution approving a contract change order in the amount of $24,666.71 for the Las Palmas Park Improvements. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval of Resolution No. 92-14. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1992 7. Resolution No. 92-15. A 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE LAS PALMAS PARK IMPROVEMENT PHASE 2 SITE DEVELOPMENT." (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION 1046). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this transfer of the funding. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Resolution No. 92-15. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 8. Resolution No. 92-16. A 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY URGING AN AMERICAN SOLUTION TO THE CAPITALIZATION OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 92-16. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 9. SUBJECT: Letter from the National City Chamber of Commerce requesting approval to use Kimball Park for "National City's Automobile Heritage Days" on August 1 and 2, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended denial of the request as it does not conform to Council Policy, would require overtime by Park personnel, and because of wear and tear on the Park. Plaza Bonita was recommended as an alternative site. The City Manager concurred. TESTIMONY: Edith Hughes, 1104 Manchester, National City, President of the Chamber of Commerce, introduced Mr. Ed Peters, 1940 McKinley, Chairman of the Community Advertising and Tourist Promotion Committee, who explained the proposed event and answered Councils' questions. City Attorney Eiser requested that adequate insurance and a hold - harmless agreement be submitted for review by the Risk Manager. Book 74/Page 14 01 /21 /92 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (Continued) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, for approval on a trial basis only. provided there is no swap -meet. that only temporary food booths be set up, that a complete report on income and expenditures be provided to the Council. that insurance be provided. and that if enough revenue is generated so that there are sufficient funds the labor costs by the Parks Department would be reimbursed in part or in full. and that the event is a one -day event (Sunday only). The motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, for approval on a trial basis only. provided there is no swap -meet, that only temporary food booths be set up. that a complete report on income and expenditures be provided to the Council. that insurance be provided. and that if enough revenue is generated so that there are sufficient funds the labor costs by the Parks Department would be reimbursed in part or in full, and that the event is a one -day event (Sunday only). Amended motion by maker and second to include, if a profit is made, total reimbursement to the City for Parks Departments costs be made. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 29. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $193,902.68 (Warrant Nos. 119751 through 119898 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $450,924.74. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining on Warrant No. 119772 as he previously had a contract with the business. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Warrants (except 119772) carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 119772 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1991 11. SUBJECT: Report of the Traffic Safety Committee Meetings of November 13, October 9, and September 11, 1991. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, that the report be filed. No objection as filed. CLAIM 12. SUBJECT: Claim for damages: Mr. & Mrs Bernard H. Carrillo RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this item be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 15 01/21/92 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters read into the record a letter to Building & Safety Director Bouse from Gene Bergner, Manager of the Bonita Paradise Mobile Home Park, congratulating and thanking him for the outstanding program he developed to eliminate graffiti in National City. Copy on file in the office of the City Clerk. SIGNS/WELCOME TO NATIONAL CITY MONUMENTS 13. SUBJECT: Letter from Bob Lawrence of Lloyd-Brummett Lock & Safe requesting authorization to stucco the "Welcome to National City" monument in front of their building and to apply anti -graffiti sealer over the stucco. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining on this item as he previously had a contract with the business. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the request with the condition that Mr. Lawrence install a light on the sign to provide night visability. Amended motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the request with the condition that Mr. Lawrence install a light on the sign to provide night visability. and the parking of clients on Sweetwater Road and Euclid Avenue be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for consideration. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: DaIIa, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. COUNCIL WORKSHOP 14. SUBJECT: Request for Workshop - Rental Fees for the Kimball Community Building and Sewer Fees. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval of a Workshop to be held on February 12. 1992 at 3 P.M. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS AND COMMISSONS PLANNING COMMISSION 15. SUBJECT: Planning Commission Vacancy. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, that the vacancy be advertised for 45 days. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters stated that the Sweetwater Authority Board took action last week and there is no longer a surcharge if a resident goes over their water allowance. Mayor Waters stated that the ground -breaking ceremony, organized by the Starboard Corporation for the new Police facility was a very nice event. Book 74/Page 16 01 /21 /92 MAYOR (Continued) Mayor Waters requested the City Manager and the City Attorney look into the drafting of an ordinance to control "cruising" of vehicles throughout the city. TESTIMONY: Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City stated that he had submitted a sample ordinance from another city to the Chief of Police and to the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Waters read from a San Diego Unified Port District Report regarding their progress on the National City Marina Adjacent to the Sweetwater Flood Control Channel. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, welcomed back Mr. & Mrs. Dickson. Walid Romaya, of Torrey Sierra Corporation, 1202 Morena BI., San Diego, made inquiry of the Council regarding his request to be placed on the City Council Agenda. He was informed that it will be on the Agenda for January 28, 1992. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City made inquiry regarding the solar heating system for the pool and the children's playground at Las Palmas Park. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, made inquiry regarding parking on 16th Street, by National School District employees. CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) (RATTRAY V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. ET AL.) CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) (WHEELER. WIMER. BLACKMAN V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY) NOTE: Mayor Waters stated that he would be attending only the Closed Session regarding Rattray V. City of Naitonal City, Et. Al., and not the Closed Session regarding Wheeler, Wimer, Blackman V. City of National City, Community Development Commission of the City of National City. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of holding the Closed Sessions under Government Code Section 54956.9(A'. Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 5:45 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:09 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Book 74/Page 17 01/21/92 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - January 28. 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:10 p.m. s-� CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of January 28 , 1992. 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.