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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 02-25 CC MINBook 74/Page 46 02/25/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 25, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:01 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 Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda and presented a check for $320,000.00 to City Manager McCabe for the Community Development Commission's annual contribution to the National City Downtown Redevelopment Project and Public Improvement Fund for 1991-92. POLITICAL SUPPORT Request from Senator Wadie Deddeh to place the issue of Twin Ports on the June or November ballot. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, to place the issue on the ballot as long as the City of Chula Vista pays the costs involved. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Waters stated there were none. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of carrying. this item over until the first week of April (Council Meeting of April 7. 1992) for interviews. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1992 1. SUBJECT: Final Public Hearing, Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) 1992-1993. RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Director of the Community Development Commission recommends that the Public Hearing be held and the Final Program, CDBG 1992-1993 be adopted. Book 74/Page 47 02/25/92 PUBLIC HEARING - CDBG (continued) TESTIMONY: The following people made inquiry and/or expressed their opinions on the subject: Arnold Peterson, Executive Director, Community Development Commission explained the intent of the Final Public Hearing. Mr. Relly Mendoza, 4132 Calmoor Way, National City, Executive Director of C.O.P.A.O. Joyce Krutopp, Assistant Superintendent, National School District, 1500 N Avenue, National City. Lily Martin, Teacher, New Horizons School, National School District, representing other teachers in the District; 2213 Melrose St.reet, National City. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City. Robert Coons, 431 N. Highland Avenue, National City, President, United States Institute of Amateur Athletics. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer to approve City Council Guidelines of February 28. 1992 with the additions. changes and adjustments to Paradise Valley Hospital. to the MAAC Project and to the City. and to refer this back to the CDC Director and City Attorney to prepare the proper documents to be brought back to the Council for final action. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of Paradise Valley Hospital (Community Development Commission to assist the City in obtaining a HUD Section 108 loan to be given to Paradise Valley Hospital, a non-profit privately -owned hospital; in the amount of $600,000.00 with a total payment, principal and interest, over a six -year period of $768,000.00.) Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla, Zarate. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza for approval of the regular agenda City Council Guidelines of January 28, 1992 with additions and changes for the MAAC Project and the City. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a recess at 7:59 p. m. Council Members returned to Council Chambers at 8:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. Councilman Inzunza returned to Council Chambers at 8:10 p.m. SUBDIVISION 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Request for time extension for zone variance (Z- 2-88) to allow access for three proposed parcels via an easement and for tentative parcel map (LS-2-88) to divide two existing parcels into four parcels at 3140 East 2nd Street. (Applicant: Edward and Elvira Arregui) (Case File Nos. LS-2-88/Z-2-88) Book 74/Page 48 02/25/92 PUBLIC HEARING - Zoning (continued) NOTE: Affidavit of Mailing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that a one year time extension be granted for both Zone Variance Z-2-88 and Tentative Parcel Map LS-2-88. TESTIMONY: Mayor Waters read a letter of opposition to the extension received from Donald Geidel into the record. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Staff's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN 1992 3. Resolution No. 92-29. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB ON DRIVEWAY WINGS AT 2508 SEAWIND DRIVE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Resolution No. 92-29. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY FEES/BUILDING RENTAL ADMIN 4. Resolution No. 92-30. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE FOR RENTAL OF KIMBALL COMMUNITY BUILDING." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 92-30 for non-profit. National City -based groups only. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to refer to staff to come back with a recommendation regarding an appropriate surcharge for non - National City non-profit groups. (Prior rate structure -full cost recovery). Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to limit the number of times that a group can rent the building to twice a month. Motion withdrawn. Mayor Waters stated that this topic needed to be brought onto the Agenda. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to bring these items relating to the Kimball Community Building onto the Agenda for further discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Dalia, seconded by Van Deventer, to retain the present policy in regards to the number of times any group may rent the building. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 49 02/25/92 CITY FEES/BUILDING RENTAL ADMIN (continued) Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to require that all non-profit organizations. who use the building more than six times during a calendar year submit a financial statement to the City and a list of board members and their home addresses. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinances be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 5. AN "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 11.68 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CRUISING." TESTIMONY: Daryl Holmes 10074 Del Rio Road, Spring Valley, Chairman of the National City Chamber of Commerce Crime Prevention Committee spoke in support of the Ordinance. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 6. AN "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 10.60.010 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, AND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1032." OLD BUSINESS STREET MAINTENANCE ADMIN 7. SUBJECT: Report on the improvement of Thelma Way, South of 4th Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this item be filed. No objection as filed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY91-92 8. SUBJECT: Request for Donation from Vince Reynolds to help sponsor the Special Olympics. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 34. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $325,790.35 (Warrant Nos. 120343 through 120463 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. Book 74/Page 50 02/25/92 WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. CITY OWNED LAND/SALE 10. SUBJECT: Progress report on the negotiation for the sale of the City -owned property located on the southwest corner of 18th Street and Euclid Avenue. (A.P.N. 561-262-03) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested direction on whether or not to sell the property for $3,000.00. TESTIMONY: Ignacio Mendez, 2336 E. 18th Street, National City. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of selling the property for $3.000.00. with the condition that the buyer install a new fence around the property so that the maintenance will no longer be the responsibility of the City. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1992 11. SUBJECT: Report of the Traffic Safety Committee meeting of January 8, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, this item be filed. No objection as filed. COUNCIL WORKSHOP NOTICES/ADMIN 12. SUBJECT: March Workshop Date. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that both the Street Sweeping and Community Policing workshops be held consistent with the Workshop Date Policy, on March 4, 1992, beginning at 3:00 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval of Staff's recommendation to hold the Workshops on March 4. 1992. but to begin at 4:00 p.m. and to delete the March 5, 1992 Workshop. Carried by unanimous vote. PERSONNEL HIRING POLICIES ADMIN 13. SUBJECT: CDC Executive Director Recruitment. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council provide direction. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to go to PMW Associates for the Project of arranging the qualifications that this Council and CDC Board would like to see in a new CDC Director by meeting with each member. then work with Staff to put a package together for advertisement. arrange the applications and arrange for a review/interview of applications/applicants by two other presently employeed CDC Directors to a point of six candidates: four to interview and two back-ups for the board to review. At that point. have the Mayor appoint a Board to review the finalists prior to a final decision being made. All costs to be paid out of the CDC Budget. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 51 02/25/92 CITY MANAGER - City Manager McCabe reported that a small tank containing waste oil was found buried on the site where construction of the new police facility has begun. The County of San Diego has been notified, and determined it to be "non serious" and will advise a plan for removal. CITY ATTORNEY - BUSINESS LICENSES 14. SUBJECT: Consideration of AB 1576. RECOMMENDATION: City Attorney Eiser recommended that the Finance Department staff continue to require proof of compliance with the statute before issuance of any new business license or a renewal of an existing license. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, to support the adherence to AB 1576. with a waiver of penalty fees. and require a report from Finance every 90 days with compliance data. Amended motion by maker and second to waive the penalty fees only until April 1. 1992 whereupon it will be reinstated. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters read into the record a letter from Cox Cable San Diego, Inc. stating that the antitrust suit between Cox Cable San Diego and Ultronics will go to trial on Tuesday, February 25, 1992. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Waters reported that he and Councilman Dalla would be in Sacramento on the date of the March 10, 1992 Council meeting and requested it therefore be cancelled. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, to bring this item onto the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Regular City Council Meeting of March 10. 1992. be cancelled. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Dalla requested that the subject of the city -owned property at 16th Street and Euclid Avenue be brought onto the agenda for the regular City Council meeting of March 17, 1992. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to bring this item onto the agenda for March 17. 1992. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Street, National City, commended the City Council regarding the Cruising Ordinance, and made inquiry regarding graffiti removal and the publication of the CDC Block Grant information/procedures. Richard Hubbard, 2111 E. 11th Street, National City, spoke regarding the graffiti problem in the City and requested tougher enforcement. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry regarding trash being dumped at the Public Works yard, and regarding graffiti. Book 74/Page 52 02/25/92 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - March 3. 1992 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:03 p.m. 2 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of March 3, 1992. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. 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