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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 04-07 CC MINBook 74/Page 77 04/07/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 7, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Daniels, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, 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 Dalla, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 24. 1992. and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 20. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters introduced Sally Cruz, Miss National City, 1992, who in turn introduced the former Miss National City (1991) and Fairest of the Fair, Danielle Bennett. Mayor Waters presented Miss Bennett with a gold key to the City and thanked her for being such a positive representative for the City. Mayor Waters presented a Gold Key to the City to David Manriquez, recipient of the Rancho de la Nacion Optimist Club's first Wilber -Bradley Award for his work with at - risk youth. Mayor Waters also presented a Gold Key to the City to Alma Graham, recipient of the Rancho de la Nacion Optimist Club's first Camacho-McCartney Award for her outstanding work with the children of the community. The Mayor deviated from the Agenda to read a letter from the Lions Club (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) and presented a check for $1,000 to City Librarian Shula Monroe to be used for large -print books. Proclamations were heard at this time. Book 74/Page 78 04/07/92 PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the proclamations be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming April 12-18, 1992 as "BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WEEK", was read in full by Mayor Waters who presented the proclamation to David Manriquez, Janice Martinelli, and Lori Peoples. The Proclamation proclaiming April 20-26, 1992 as "NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK" was read in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to the Executive Director of the Community Development Commission, Arnold Peterson. The final items under Mayor's Presentations were heard at this time. The Mayor stated that Council had received from the City of Coronado, an Invitation to the San Diego County Division of the League of California Cities April Dinner Meeting and suggested Council take a more active participation role in League functions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, that the City Council Members attend the Meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters read a letter from Plaza Bonita regarding a New Electronic Message Center Sign. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) The matter was referred to Staff, and will be brought back before the Council in one week. The following item was heard earlier. PROCLAMATIONS The Proclamation proclaiming April 12-18, 1992 as "BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WEEK." The Proclamation proclaiming April 20-26, 1992 as "NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK." CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTION (Resolution No. 92-46 and Consolidated Cash & Investment Report as of February 29, 1992.) Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 79 04/07/92 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) WEED ABATEMENT 1. Resolution No. 92-46. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 1991 WEED ABATEMENT REPORT AND ACCOUNT." Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash & Investment Report as of February 29, 1992. TESTIMONY: None ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 3. a) Resolution No. 92-47. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MOYNAHAN'S TOWING FOR TOWING SERVICES." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of contract extension with Amendments. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 92-47. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 3. b) Resolution No. 92-48. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH A TO Z ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR TOWING SERVICES." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of contract extension with Amendments. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 92-48. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 4. Ordinance No. 92-2028. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING EXPANSION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF NONCONFORMING, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS." Book 74/Page 80 04/07/92 OLD BUSINESS SEWER CAPACITY/FEES ADMIN 5. SUBJECT: Payment of Sewer Service Fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the report be filed. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Williams gave a brief oral report on the subject. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, that people on septic tanks have the fees waived until they hook on. when they are full and when they hook on. then pay the fees: and to add another condition for variance which would specify that any property that was annexed to the city within a specified period of time. and you go back to when this area was annexed. would be exempt from paying that service fee. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 6. SUBJECT: Panhandling: 1) Report on Possible Enforcement Measures; 2) Consider Request for Amicus Curiae Assistance from City and County of San Francisco. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests direction from City Council. ACTION: 1). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to utilize existing Vehicle Code provision to enforce that section as to individuals who are soliciting from vehicles. adjacent to areas next to the freeway or on freeway on -ramps or off -ramps. and that the Police Department engage in this activity for a period of 90 days and a report be brought back to Council. and possibly consider other action at that time. Carried by unanimous vote. 2). Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to join the City and County of San Francisco in their plea. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 7. SUBJECT: Letter from National City Historical Society, Inc. regarding community input on the last historic farm remaining in National City, located at 1808 "F" through "E" Street. TESTIMONY: The following people expressed their opinions on this matter: Lori Peoples, 1504 E. 22nd St., National City; President of National City Historical Society, Inc., who presented a draft of a written history of the farm to Council Members and the concept of a living history farm. Raquel Juarez, 916 A Avenue, National City, read a letter of support from her mother, Eleanor Juarez, a board member of the Historical Society and owner of one of the "Brick Row" units in the City. David Swarens, from the Save Our Heritage Organization, P.O. Box 3571, San Diego, CA 92163 spoke in favor of the concept. Ron Maze, Rancho De La Nacion Optimist Club, 3401 Eleanor PI., National City spoke in favor of the concept. Book 74/Page 81 04/07/92 PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT (continued) Edith Hughes, representing the Chamber of Commerce Community Advertising/Tourist Promotion Committee, 711 "A" Avenue, National City spoke in favor of the concept. R. Mitchell Beauchamp, 1434 E. 24th Street, National City, CA spoke in favor. Britt Laughlin, 924 A Avenue, National City, spoke in favor. Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, spoke in favor. Vickie Pierce, 2039 E Avenue, National City, spoke in favor. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, spoke in favor. Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City spoke in favor but expressed concerns for the potential buyer. Suzanne De La Vergne, Principal of Kimball Elementary School, 302 W. 18th St., National City, spoke in favor. John Franke, Realtor, 3411 Alisa Dr., Bonita, CA, answered Council's questions. Richard Head, 547 2nd Avenue, Chula Vista; owner of property, answered Council's questions. Leonard Greaser, 41 E. 21 st Street, National City, potential buyer/developer, answered Council's questions. Ted Godshalk, Chairman of the Planning Commission of the City of National City, 2143 Cleveland Ave., National City. John Franke, 3411 Alisa Dr., Bonita, CA, answered Council's questions. Leonard Greaser, 41 E. 25th Street, National City, answered Council's questions. Ron Maze, 3401 Eleanor PI., National City, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by lnzunza, to refer the item back to Staff to explore what options . if any. exist if the City were to determine to persue the acquisition of the property: what the consequences. pro and con. what might they be: legal ramifications of an existing escrow between a willing buyer and a willing seller: and the consequences of a probate: and also that we have the Historical Society and whoever else is advocating that we persue this course of action refine their proposal and a plan so that we can see that it would have a chance of working in the long run. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 39. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $73,292.95 (Warrant Nos. 120814 through 120900 inclusive excepting none), and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $456,820.74. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, lnzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Book 74/Page 82 04/07/92 WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 40. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $160,713.67 (Warrant Nos. 120902 through 120987 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. CABLE TV 10. SUBJECT: Request of National City Cable for Waiver of Performance Bond Requirement. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests City Council direction. TESTIMONY: Martin Altbaum, 581 C Street, National City. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to hold this item over for one week for the City Attorney to investigate the Financial Statement and the mechanisms for triggering revenue and bring back to Council. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to grant the Waiver of Performance Bond for an interval period of 3 months. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 11. SUBJECT: Letters from "Pet Plaza", Fiesta Pet Shop", and "Wings-N-Things" concerning a possible revision to Ordinance No. 965 concerning the selling of rats and mice. Mayor Waters read a letter he had written to Mickey J. Johnson, DBA Pet Plaza (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Della to put this item onto the Agenda and let the City Attorney determine the best way to handle the situation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters read a letter from the Boys & Girls Clubs of National City (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) requesting the City's help in cleaning up the area behind the Club. The City Manager stated that the City would accommodate the Boys and Girls Club. SEWER CAPACITY/FEES ADMIN 12. SUBJECT: Letter and Petition from Elizabeth Hawkins concerning proposed charges to water customers who do not discharge into the sewer system. ACTION: This item was discussed during Item No. 5. Book 74/Page 83 04/07/92 MAYOR (continued) Mayor Waters reported that the construction of the Radisson Suites Hotel is on schedule, and the Grand Opening is set for July 15, 1992. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, thanked the City for cleaning the area at 16th Street and Euclid Avenue, and requested that two trees be replaced on 16th Street (one at the bus stop across from the Post Office, the other on the corner by the tennis courts). Everett Dickson made inquiry of the Council regarding weed abatement. CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) - RICK W. WHITE V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, ET. AL.; LUCY A. STRICKLAND, ET AL. V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ET AL. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(A). Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 6:45 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 7:14 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza Van Deventer, Waters ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - April 14. 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:15 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of April 14, 1992. 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.